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Creating Art From A Piece Of Stone
By Scotie Keithlow
Out of the many forms of art, artwork in stone is
probably one of the most difficult to master. Art in
stone is also one of the most impressive and durable
crafts that one can create. Gifting stone to your loved
ones conveys a hidden message of your undying love for
them. Art in stone, as compared to other long lasting
materials, is not overly glitzy, and does not shimmer at
all but has a steady, strong and robust quality about it
that signifies something that will last forever.
Taking up art in stone as a hobby or a profession is not
advisable unless you are seriously committed to it as it
requires a lot of time and patience. A simple carving of
a man may take up to three weeks of daily work to
complete. It is a much better idea to buy one or
commission one from a crafter rather than trying your
own hand at it.
Sometimes art in stone can cost hundreds or even
thousands of dollars, but considering the amount of time
it takes to make, the price seems to be justified. All
carving has to be done meticulously by hand and only the
most skilled craftsmen and artisans work their art in
stone. A large soapstone statue can take months to
fabricate before it reaches a store or a direct buyer.
When carving art in stone, you need to have a definite
idea of what you want to make as well as the qualities
of the material you are using. Softer, gentler features
look better on soapstone rather than on coarser and
harder rock or jade. The features of the material must
be respected for a perfect piece of art in stone. If you
launch into it with the idea of making your piece on any
given piece of rock, you still might have something
appreciable, but it will not be in harmony with the
material.
Being carved in stone is therefore an apt metaphor for
being ancient and unbreakable!
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