New in the Stone Directory

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New or updated links in the Stone Directory this week.
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1. Richards, Ivor
    http://www.jedrichards.vispa.com/ivorrichards/
    Information on welsh slate carver Ivor Richards, containing a gallery
    of work, exhibition history and online CV.
        updated 02-Jan-2005 by Ivor Richards

2. Stone Network
    http://www.stone-network.com/
    Business-to-Business Portal for the Stone Trade
        updated 2-Jan-2005 by webmaster

3. Carving Studio and Sculpture Center
    http://www.carvingstudio.org/
    A non-profit educational oganization dedicated to the creation and
    presentation of sculpture offering workshops, residencies and
    exhibitions in West Rutland, Vermont.
        updated 02-Jan-2005 by Carol Driscoll

4. Pine, Zach
    http://homepage.mac.com/zpine/
    Nature sculptures made from stone, sticks, rocks and other materials.
    Like the artists who have most inspired me, Andy Goldsworthy, Isamu
    Noguchi, and Bill Dan, I usually create simple abstract works. Heali ...
        updated 02-Jan-2005 by Zach Pine

5. Brass, David Seth
    http://www.coloradostonesculptures.com/
    David Seth Brass is a national award winning, Colorado-based stone
    sculptor. Visit his website gallery to view some examples of his human
    figurative and wildlife stone sculpture.
        updated 02-Jan-2005 by David Seth Brass

6. Jansen, Francis H
    http://f-j-graceinstone.org/
    Stone Sculpting and Carving. Large Monumental works on Humanitarian
    Evolutionary Fields of Vision. Encouraging reflection, Inspirations and
    Change. ie, The Monument to Forgiveness,14 feet Marble. Also in bron ...
        updated 03-Jan-2005 by Francis Helene Jansen

7. Fedorouk, Vasily
    http://www.vasilyfedorouk.com/
    Vasily's work blends realistic and abstract forms to create a symbol,
    his fundamental artistic concept.
        updated 03-Jan-2005 by Vasily Fedorouk

8. Morris, John
    http://www.carvingstudio.org/artists/Members/Morris_John/
    Profile: John M. Morris has been an illustrator since 1968. He is
    president of Invotech, an  art services, design and software company.
    He has been a consistent winner in World Design Contest including th ...
        updated 03-Jan-2005 by John Morris

9. Loos, Roger
    http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8aj29/
    My first step in sculpting is selecting a stone. The stone selection
    usually comes before the idea and is the inspiration for the idea. It
    is the beginning of a long relationship, particularly with granite.  ...
        updated 03-Jan-2005 by Roger Loos

10. International Stone Institute
    http://www.internationalstoneinstitute.com/
    The International Stone Institute (ISI) has been organized to help fill
    a much needed void in the dimensional stone industry. That void is
    education, practical standards and useful information and "real" ...
        updated 3-Jan-2005 by Fred Hueston

11. Cahaly, Scott
    http://www.cahaly.net/
    Scott Cahaly has been carving stone since 1997. At times his work
    conveys a renaissance figural sentiment and others a tribal shamanistic
    quality. His love for the carving process leads him to what he calls ...
        updated 4-Jan-2005 by Scott Cahaly

12. Yarden, Paul
    http://www.paulyarden.com/
    My studio is in Putnam Valley, New York. My sculptures are direct
    carvings mostly from marble. Based on the human figure they present a
    harmonious interplay of organic forms and include torsos, standing, ...
        updated 4-Jan-2005 by Paul Yarden

13. Southwest Stone Carving Workshop
    http://swstonecarving.org/
    Our 10th Annual Stone Carving Workshop will be held September 11
    through September 18, 2005 in beautiful Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The
    workshop is open to carvers of all experience levels, with special ...
        updated 4-Jan-2005 by Carl Berney

14. Skagit River Stone
    [URL now obsolete]
    Welcome to Skagit River Stone Supply (a division of Skagit River Steel
    & Recycling, Inc.)! Our goal is to provide a wide variety of quality
    stone materials & service for Stone sculptors, landscapes, & Gardens ...
        updated 4-Jan-2005 by Steve Hendrickson

15. Meier, Volker
    http://www.glyptik.de/
    Stone sculptor from Hamburg, Germany. Figurative sculpture in steatite.
        updated 4-Jan-2005 by Volker Meier

16. Durnan, Nick
    http://www.nickdurnan.co.uk/
    Nick began working with stone as an apprentice stonemason at Canterbury
    Cathedral in England and then went on to study carving at the City and
    Guilds of London Art School. Although he has worked with stone for o ...
        updated 4-Jan-2005 by Nick Durnan

17. Aragon, Arnold
    http://www.angelfire.com/nv/aragon/
    Native American and wildlife stone sculpture, commissions accepted.
    Using alabaster and marble Crow Indian sculptor creates one of a kind
    pieces.
        updated 4-Jan-2005 by Arnold Aragon

18. Digital Stone Project
    http://www.digitalstoneproject.org/
    The Digital Stone Project offers a facility with today's most advanced
    stone-cutting equipment and expert consultation for sculptors,
    architects and designers. Our 10,000 square foot facility offers the ...
        updated 5-Jan-2005 by Christoph Spath

19. Yekwai, Nyanda
    http://homepage.ntlworld.com/soulvisionary/
    SoulVisionary: Nyanda Yekwai is an artist specialising in the direct
    carving of wood and stone. She works without sketches or an initial
    plan, her purpose being to express a moment in time and experience S ...
        updated 6-Jan-2005 by Nyanda Yekwai

20. Faraut, Philippe
    http://philippefaraut.com/
    Philippe Faraut is a figurative artist specializing in life-size
    portraits and monumental stone sculptures. His media of choice are
    water-based clay and marble. From his extensive research of the huma ...
        updated 6-Jan-2005 by Philippe Faraut