October and November

October and November had unusually great weather for working outside.  I worked as much as I could... because I know that winter is coming...

 Whenever possible, I worked full days trying to finish my monumental sculpture "Now".

 I'm showing alternate views as I walk around the piece...

 ... and further around...

It's pretty much finished; 9' high by 6' wide by 4' thick and 20,000 lbs.  It took day...after day... after day....  These big sculptures demand such persistence - I thought I'd never finish...

 During the last 2 weeks of November, I made some small pieces - I guess to 'clear my palate' after such a large block of time spent on the big hands.  This "Hummingbird Vessel" is featured on a YouTube video https://youtu.be/PowY88hDstA

 It is Indiana Limestone, 16-1/2" in diameter and 5-1/2" high and I've featured it for sale on www.etsy.com under DonLawlerSculpture.

 Then, I made this 2 leafed vessel which has a YouTube video https://youtu.be/9ecDVmYiYp8  It is also on www.etsy.com for sale.

 I made this "Seed Top" garden sculpture which has a YouTube video https://youtu.be/iLLD3idmxbM  It is on www.etsy.com under DonLawlerSculpture, too

 ... and the last piece - on Etsy, but no video.

 Here's the back view.

 I didn't go anywhere except to work at the studio for most of October and November.  But, I went over to check out the chainsaw carvers event that Abbie Peterson put together on October 1.  This Bald Eagle was one of my favorite pieces that I saw.  (photo Meg White)

left to right: wood bear, real dog, wood owl   - (similar eyes)
(photo Meg White)