Part 2 by Matt Springer. editor Composition of the scene: When putting together ideas for what I wanted to include in the vignette, I took some time to develop how I wanted the scene to be viewed and what are my main elements and what are the supporting or secondary elements. At the beginning stages … More Can’t We Play Fetch, Maestro? Part 2
Here it the first of a series by the multi-talented Matt Springer. This was one of my favorite pieces from World Expo 2017. Enjoy! – editor What follow is an article detailing the creative process, design and execution of a miniature figure vignette that was to become one of my favorite pieces that I have … More Can’t We Play Fetch, Maestro? Part 1
This is the fifth and final part of Jon Harbuck’s series. – editor Once the Shaw Memorial was completed (1884, according to what I read) a lavish dedication ceremony was held. Among the notable speakers that day was William James (of the famous Boston literary family) whose oration paid tribute not only to Colonel Shaw … More They Sacrificed Everything – Part 5
This is part four in Jon Harbuck’s series. – Editor From the beginning, Dutch and I had agreed that the nearest marching soldiers — the full-round file — should reflect the spirit of the 54th’s enlisted soldiers. That brought to mind the movie “Glory,” one of the most memorable characters of which is played by … More They Sacrificed Everything – Part 4
Here’s Part 3 of Jon Harbuck’s article. -editor. The Shaw Memorial depicts the hero and his command marching through Boston on the way to the war, beneath an angelic-looking figure who appears to be pronouncing a benediction over their service. One can almost hear the crowd cheering. I’m not a great sculptor (classic understatement) but … More They Sacrificed Everything – Part 3
Part 2 of Jon Harbuck’s series about his 54th Massachuesetts piece. -Editor. As anyone who has seen the movie “Glory” already knows, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was recruited from both freedmen and former slaves, then placed under the command of Colonel Ferris Bueller. (Okay, that last bit is not so well known.) To enlist … More They Sacrificed Everything – Part 2
This is the first in a series by Jon Harbuck. – Editor I never expected to be lucky enough to read my name next to Gold at World Expo. I wonder at it. Still, it isn’t really my medal because the piece in question isn’t mine alone. Rather, it is the fruit of a joint … More They Sacrificed Everything
(Below is a report filed by APG member Rod Curtis regarding the APG presence at World Expo. Click on the photo for a slide show of WE entries shot by Sabrina Ferguson of the Atlanta Miniature Figure Society. -Editor) On Saturday, July 8th the APG was present at the World Model Expo in Chicago. Our … More Chicago World Expo 2017 Report
Friday morning, 28 April, Artist Preservation Group members Greg DiFranco, Tom Holz and myself gathered at Princeton Battlefield for an exclusive tour of the action that took place on 3 January, 1777. My mission was to present $10,000 donation on behalf of the Artist Preservation Group for the preservation effort for that site. … More APG Tour of Princeton Battlefield and New Museum of the American Revolution
For the past few years the APG has made an annual donations become members of the Princeton Battlefield Society at the January 3, 1777 Patriot Member Level. ($1000). After our recent visit during the APG tour in May the Board of Directors voted to make an additional $1000 donation, in addition to our annual donation. … More APG Continuing Support for Princeton Battlefield
