Everything You Strive to Be, You Already Are
As I sit here in my neurodivergent moment, I put on my headphones before I begin. I understand my distractibility. All of the noise of a busy living household is distracting, so I put very loud brown noise into my headphones and disconnect from the world. It just is. I spent a good amount of […]
Stone, Story, and Everything In Between
I started out today trying to write a clean blog post.But instead, this spilled out. It’s messy. Honest. Unfiltered.Just like the way I carve.Just like the way I live. There doesnt seem, through my jaded, experience coloured perspective, to be much consistency in how I do things. From all of our chats I guess this […]
From Chaos to Creation
If there’s one truth I keep coming back to, it’s that chaos always seems to precede something meaningful. I used to see the stress, the financial pressure, the overwhelm — all of it — as signs that I was failing. That I was doing something wrong. But lately, I’ve started to shift how I look […]
Is Soapstone Carving, Finger Weaving, or Orca Depictions Cultural Appropriation? A Thoughtful Response
Cultural respect is important to us. We believe in meaningful discussions, education, and artistic integrity. Recently, concerns have been raised about whether our work—specifically soapstone carving, orca depictions, and finger weaving—constitutes cultural appropriation. We’d like to address these concerns openly and directly. 1. Soapstone Carving is Not Culturally ExclusiveSoapstone has been carved by cultures across […]
Radical Acceptance: How This Mindfulness Principle Can Shift How You Create Art and Live Your Life
You ever stare at a blank canvas, a fresh block of stone, or a pile of fabric and just… freeze? The excitement is there, sure, but so is the anxiety. What if this doesn’t turn out how I pictured it? What if I get stuck? What if it’s just straight-up bad? These thoughts creep in […]
Trade Show Takeaways & What’s Next
Trade shows are a strange mix of chaos and opportunity. Walking into any unfamiliar place packed with vendors, attendees, and the constant hum of conversation can feel overwhelming, but then there’s the energy, a chance to connect—to put our work in front of new people, have real conversations, and plant seeds that may not sprout […]
A journey into sculpting an urn: a documentary.
This is the unfiltered story of me in various degrees and a journal of a significant project I am working on, the creation of an urn for my mothers ashes. These are MY experiences and MY opinions based on those experiences. I find it interesting to see how my writing changed from when I was […]
Sculpting Love: Creating My Mother’s Urn
Art has always been my sanctuary, but this time, it became my healing process. Sculpting my mother’s urn was not just an act of creation—it was an act of love, remembrance, and reconciliation. The Symbolism of StoneStone is timeless, enduring. It holds strength and permanence, much like the memory of a loved one. As I […]
Tips for First-Time Soapstone Carvers
Soapstone carving is more than just an artistic activity; it’s an opportunity for personal growth, connection, and creativity. Whether you’re considering joining a workshop or carving at home with a kit, the experience is rich with lessons that extend beyond the stone. Here are some tips to encourage you to take the leap and explore […]
Chiseling Your Path to Transformation: A New Year’s Reflection
As the clock ticks toward a new year, many of us find ourselves at the intersection of reflection and anticipation. We look back on the moments that shaped us and forward to the possibilities that await. This threshold is a space of transformation, where courage and renewal meet to guide us into the unknown. At […]
