ART or CRAFTS #6

The age old argument continues today. How can I determine which category the book I have just written should fit into? I suspect a portion of it should be assigned the craft label. The first section of the book is devoted to the step by step process of planning and building a unique vessel. There is a Construction Outline in the final pages of the book that covers the same ground with a less complicated project,

The intent of the book is twofold; one, to encourage and assist some of the reader in the construction of their own unique vessel, secondly, to expose all readers to the twenty-four images of my work. The discussion of the artistic principals at play in each of these vessels is compatible with treatment of the topic as found in an art book.

I am satisfied to have either descriptor applied to my book or if possible, the combination of both. I would be interested in your rational for placement of my book in one or both of these categories. A look at the book, Unique Vessels: How Are These Things Made? is made possible on an Amazon book page where the “look inside” feature is available.

Wow! first post #1

Well, this is quite a step for a retired educator. So was writing my first book but it is about the type of art work I have been teaching and doing for many years--I guess it has been over 75 years since I picked up my tools and started to create art pieces. Teaching the processes and use of the tools at the same time worked great for me. How could a guy be so Lucky as to find a job that didn't seem like work. I wish every one was as Lucky.

My book, which will be going to the printer shortly, is about unique vessels I make out of wood,fiber glass, resin and anything else that fits the design. They range in size from small table-top pieces to large vessels that stand over 7 feet tall.

I have been creating these unique vessels for the past 30 years as well as other forms of art. The reason for the book was to answer the common question that kept coming up; "HOW DO YOU MAKE THOSE THINGS?

My wife is an artist too and we are having the time of our life making art and writing books in our Apatchablue Studio, Inc. More info later on how to have the time of your life when retired.