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67 links added or updated in the Stone Sculpture Virtual Library this week.
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1. Stone Scribe Studios
    http://www.stonescribe.com
    Architectural, Sculptural & Commemorative Art - Fine Lettering &
    Figurative Works Hand Crafted in Stone to Commission - 3D & Relief
    Sculpture - Memorials - Plaques - Architectural & Public Works.
    Experienced in working in a wide range of stones, in a variety ...
    Location: UK (Pembrokeshire, Wales).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Paul Hoare.

2. Cosgrove, Jim
    http://www3.sympatico.ca/ve3jji/
    Soapstone sculptures and carvings by Canadian artist Jim Cosgrove
    are sold direct to the public. Bears of all sorts, Celtic Crosses,
    Whales, Wolves, Walrus, Fish, Birds, Inuksuit, Etchings, custom and
    commissioned pieces. From his location on the beautiful Bruce ...
    Location: Canada (Bruce Peninsula, Ontario).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Jim Cosgrove.

3. Stonexus
    http://stonefoundation.org/stonexus/index1.html
    STONEXUS Magazine is the periodical publication of the Stone
    Foundation, an organization of stonemasons and others involved with
    or interested in stone, stonework, and stone art. It is a
    praiseworthy compendium of stone lore currently issued twice a ...
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Tomas Lipps.

4. Flynn and Son Sculptors
    http://www.flynnart.com/
    Father and son Patric and Mike Flynn are Southern California
    Sculptors. Sculpture styles include abstract, realist, and
    representational with aquatic, figurative, and spiritual themes.
    Location: USA (California).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Mike Flynn.

5. Berney, Carl
    http://www.standingstonesstudio.com/
    In our high tech world, the age-old technique of direct carving in
    stone continues today. CARL BERNEY melds the beauty of stone-the
    "bones of the earth" - with a spiritual aesthetic. CARL BERNEY
    works in marble as well as limestone and alabaster. He is draw ...
    Location: USA (Santa Fe, New Mexico).
        Updated 21-Jul-2006 by Carl Berney.

6. SCANWIN
    http://www.scanwin.com/
    Manufacturing best quality natural granite slabs & tiles and
    Sculpture for architectural projects. Taking best service for
    architects, projectors and contractors of construction in the
    world.
    Location: Sweden.
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Frank Scanwin.

7. TRACES Stone sculpture journal & art space
    http://www.traces.ws/
    Traces is an online journal and art space which is dedicated to
    creating and strengthening ties between members of the public and
    the international stone sculpture community. Traces features news
    and articles as well as links to tool suppliers, artist portfo ...
    Location: USA (Floyd, Virginia).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Suzy Nees.

8. Johnson, Robert
    http://www.robertjohnson-stones.com/
    Stone artist Robert Johnson's work features ancient and unique
    stone from the continent of Australia. Primordial Rock, Zebra
    Stone, Chrysoprase, Boulder Opal, Sandstone, Tiger Iron, Azurite,
    Granite
    Location: Australia.
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Craig Norman.

9. Creaye, Janine
    http://www.sculptureform.co.uk/
    Artist and Stone carver Janine Creaye creates natural forms and
    strong symbolic heads for interior and outdoor spaces. She works in
    marble and other imported polishable stones, as well as English
    portland and slate. The sculptures may be site-specific commis ...
    Location: UK (Near Horsham, S E England).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Janine Creaye.

10. Talcus
    http://www.talcus.at/
    We are direct importers of Soapstone from all over the world. So we
    are able to offer best quality of Soapstone (steatite) for carving
    and sculpturing. We have many different colours such as redisch,
    green, brown, black, white and much more. We also offer tools  ...
    Location: Austria (Styria).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Peter J. Reithofer, M.Sc..

11. Beer Quarry Caves
    http://www.beerquarrycaves.fsnet.co.uk/BEERQU~1/Beer_Quarry_Cx.html
    Underground quarry, worked since Roman times, which supplied Beer
    stone used in 24 cathedrals. Over 70 acres of underground workings
    where generations of local families earned their livings in
    appalling conditions by candlelight. One hour guided tours by ...
    Location: UK (East Devon).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by John Scott.

12. Sabol, Lisbeth
    http://www.lisbethsabol.com/
    Figurative sculptures in bronze and stone - Lisbeth Sabol's work
    shows an expressiveness, gracefulness, and a meticulous attention
    to detail. Her work is collected internationally. Recent
    exhibitions include shows in New York City, London, Honolulu,  ...
    Location: USA (Hawaii).
        Updated 21-Jul-2006 by Lisbeth Sabol.

13. Heighway, Trevor
    http://www.artstonebone.co.nz/
    Sculpture in NZ natural stone fine art finely detailed bone & ivory
    carving.
    Location: New Zealand (Coromandel Peninsula).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by trevorheighway.

14. Xuereb, Joe
    http://www.joexuereb.com/
    Malta born sculptor Joe Xuereb, has started carving in 1973 under
    the tutelage of British archaeologist Marie Claridge. His work is
    influenced by the Earth Mother motif which is predominant in the
    Maltese Neolithic civilisation. The senuous lines and tactile ...
    Location: Malta (Island of Gozo).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Xuereb Joe.

15. Donald Davis Stone Projects & Workshops
    http://www.donalddavis.com/
    VIsit the web site to see an overview of work, small scale to
    public installations. The workshops, open to both advanced and
    inexperienced carvers, cover all aspects of creating a stone
    sculpture. Mr. Davis, with 30 years devoted to sculpture and s ...
    Location: USA (California).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Donald Davis.

16. Vandenbroucke, Deb
    http://www.debwork.com/sculpture/carved_home.html
    Sensual stone sculptures. Too bad you can not feel them on your
    computer screen!
    Location: USA (Madison, Wisconsin).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Deb Vandenbroucke.

17. Dewling, Richard
    http://www.rdewling.com/
    Any kind of stone figurative, wildlife, or abstract for garden or
    public setting.
    Location: USA (Massachusetts).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by richard dewling.

18. Erickson, Lars
    http://www.pisymphony.com/
    Carving stone in the midwest US. Portraits directly in local
    limestone and Colorado marble when not making music.
    Location: USA (Nebraska).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Lars Erickson.

19. Trpak, Michal
    http://www.volny.cz/mitrp/
    sculptures of sculptor Michal Trpak, made of stone, wood, metal and
    other materials
    Location: Czech Republic.
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Michal Trpak.

20. Macaedis Urban Stone
    http://www.macaedis.com/indexEn.htm
    Macaedis makes outdoor and street furniture in quality Spanish
    natural stone. All our pieces are specially created by architects
    and designers to discover new possibilities of natural stone.
    Macaedis also works with designers and sculptors in special ...
    Location: Spain (Almería).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Mari Carmen Artero.

21. Viktor
    http://www.viktorstoneart.com/
    Material is Granite - an Eternal Stone. The only thing impossible
    to do with stone is to make it bigger. Favorite genre is portrait.
    Location: USA (Chicago, Illinois).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Viktor.

22. Booker, David
    http://www.davidbookersculptor.eu/
    DAVID BOOKER was born in Australia. He was educated in Sydney and
    Hobart, Tasmania. His first solo exhibition was in 1983, Main Hall,
    Central Railway Station, Sydney. Since then he has continued to
    show his sculptures in solo exhibitions, focusing on the ...
    Location: Italy (Umbria).
        Updated 16-Jul-2006 by David Booker.

23. Stoneman Distributors
    http://www.stoneman.ca/
    Supplier of the finest Carving Material and tools. Available are
    Carving Kits and Artwork on our OnLine Gallery. Classes available
    for any size groups. Corporate commissions welcomed. Come and take
    a look at all that we have to offer.
    Location: Canada (London, Ontario).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Robert Morgan.

24. Stone Foundation
    http://www.stonefoundation.org/
    THE STONE FOUNDATION is a society of stonemasons and others
    involved with and /or interested in stone, stonework and stone art.
    MEMBERS include professional and amateur craftsmen and craftswomen,
    architects, landscape architects and designers, contractors, s ...
    Location: USA.
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Tomas Lipps.

25. Ernst, Michael
    http://www.sculptureman.com/
    Sculptureman displays the work of the sculptor, Michael Ernst.
    Schooled at UC Santa Barbara and the University of Washington,
    Seattle, Mr. Ernst is trained in stone and wood-carving,
    metal-casting and fabrication. His work has been described as ...
    Location: USA (Massachusetts).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Michael Ernst.

26. Dougan, Don
    http://www.homestead.com/dondougan/indexDD~ns4.html
    A sculptor who has been carving stone for nearly thirty years and
    teaching carving for twenty, Don uses stone and other materials to
    create his sensual, metaphoric work. His work includes imagery that
    is diverse in its degree of abstraction, stylization, and ...
    Location: USA (Atlanta, Georgia).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Don Dougan.

27. Deylius, Michiel
    http://www.deylius.nl/
    Sculptures, memorials and letters in stone.
    Location: Netherlands.
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Michiel Deylius.

28. Smith, Shane
    http://www.stoneshaper.com/
    Shane Smith, stone sculptor, presents his gallery of works in
    marble, soapstone, limestone and alabaster. His how-to-carve page
    is invaluable to the beginning sculptor and covers many aspects of
    the craft.
    Location: USA (Kentucky).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Shane Smith.

29. Digital Stone Project
    http://www.digitalstoneproject.org/
    The Digital Stone Project is a non-profit organisation, offering a
    facility with today's most advanced stone-cutting equipment and
    expert consultation to sculptors, designers and architects.
    Location: USA (New Jersey).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Christoph Spath.

30. Sweeney, Shane
    http://stonecarvingbali.com/
    Artist studio. painting, printmaking, sculpture, relief carving.
    Location: Indonesia (Bali).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Shane Sweeney.

31. Petrus
    http://www.sculpteur-petrus.com/
    Artiste francais sculpteur depuis 1958, le Sculpteur Petrus taille
    dans la pierre des sculptures de nus harmonieuses, des bustes, des
    monuments, des bas reliefs. Il organise aussi des cours et des
    stages de sculpture.
    Location: France (Paris, Île-de-France).
        Updated 21-Jul-2006 by nathalie anjou.

32. Davis, Rebecca
    http://www.rebeccadavisart.com/
    Rebecca uses white marble in combination with rubber to convey the
    effects of oil comsumption upon glacial ice. Wilderness and the
    effects of human activity are the conceptual core of her work. Her
    previous work conveys her longterm commitment to making a ...
    Location: USA (Santa Barbara, California).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Rebecca Davis.

33. Rietmeijer, Mark
    http://www.markrietmeijer.nl/
    This website is about my work as a 'taille-directe'stonecutter in
    Italian, Portuguese and Norwegian marble. I am very interested in
    art-history and art-philosophy, there are many links to
    sculpture-gardens and I also have a weblog, ...
    Location: Netherlands (The Hague).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Mark Rietmeijer.

34. Artsi, Yael
    http://www.riverstream.com/yael-artsi/
    Israeli sculptress Yael Artsi is known for monumental sculpture all
    over the world. Her abstract work is created in marble, granite,
    basalt, different local stones, wood, iron, bronze and are often
    connected with themes as peace and tolerance. Her intimate ...
    Location: Israel.
        Updated 21-Jul-2006 by Pauline Brenninkmeijer.

35. Limestone Sculpture Provenance Project
    http://www.limestonesculptureanalysis.com/
    Many medieval sculptures were removed from their original monuments
    long ago and eventually sold to private and public collections. Art
    historians can suggest an original site of a sculpture on the basis
    of stylistic analysis, but now scientists have developed a pow ...
    Location: USA (Berkeley, California & New York City).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Georgia Wright.

36. Goguadze, Badri
    http://goguadze.gol.ge/
    Badri Goguadze is a true master of one of the oldest and most
    important forms of art - sculpture.
    Location: Georgia (Tbilisi).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by badri.

37. Siveriver, Leonid and Medford, Amy
    http://www.ags3d.com/contemporarysculptors.html
    Stone and bronze sculpture by Leonid Siveriver and Amy Medford.
    Location: USA (New Jersey).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Amy Medford.

38. Manger, Filiep
    http://www.filiep.nl/
    The Dutch artist Filiep Manger finds his inspiration in nature, in
    forms like the sand dunes of the Sahara or the bones of animals. In
    2003 he discovers the Centro International de Escultura in Pêro
    Pinheiro Portugal, where he often works in different types of ...
    Location: Netherlands (Nijmegen).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Filiep Manger.

39. Snyder, Steven
    http://www.stonesculpture.net/newsite/
    A resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, since 1966, Steven Snyder
    has been sculpting stone since 1981. Self-taught, he entered stone
    sculpting through his work as a stone mason which he began in 1976.
    Fascinated by early Pennsylvania stone architecture, the diver ...
    Location: USA (Bucks County, Pennsylvania).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Marianne Snyder.

40. Tanser, Andrew
    http://www.atanser.com/
    Carver, designer and Sculptor in stone, wood glass and metal. Shape
    and texture is my thing. Public Art, Restoration, Fireplace
    surrounds, garden ornament, benches and water features -
    www.andrewtanser.com Cambridge UK.
    Location: UK (Cambrigeshire).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Andrew Tanser.

41. Ribeiro, Riondo
    http://www.riondo.com/
    I am a Sculptor and Letter Carver in Stone and Granite, have also
    modeled toys, giftware, design and make jewelery. Served an 8 year
    apprenticeship with Robert & Myrna Lamb, lived and worked in
    Birmingham England for 8 years for the Harry L. Marks Cemetery ...
    Location: USA (Woonsocket, Rhode Island).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Riondo Ribeiro Sculptor.

42. Cox, Christopher
    http://home.earthlink.net/~ccox53/
    Web site for those interested in looking at or purchasing hand
    turned alabaster.
    Location: USA (Missouri).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Chris Cox.

43. La Rosa, Domenico
    http://spazioinwind.libero.it/leostone/scultura/
    Abstract and figuratives stone scultures. Biographical information
    and artistic information
    Location: Italy (San Cipirello, Palermo, Sicily).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Domenico La Rosa.

44. Spath, Christoph
    http://www.spath.org/gallery.htm
    Christoph Spath was born in Germany were he studied stone sculpture
    and architecture. He has exhibited his work extensively throughout
    the US and Europe. His abstract sculptures in stone and glass can
    be seen in many public, corporate and private collections. He ...
    Location: USA (New Jersey).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Christoph Spath.

45. Sculpture House
    http://www.sculpturehouse.com/
    Sculpture House is an American manufacturer and distributor with a
    long history of tradition and integrity that provides the world's
    most complete line of tools, materials and accessories for
    sculptors concentrating in clay modeling; mold making and cast ...
    Location: USA (New Jersey, New York and Florida).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Nancy H. Barrie.

46. Cline, Daniel J.
    http://www.members.shaw.ca/sculpture/
    Original stone sculpture in a variety of stones from around the
    world. Sculpture of wildlife, human figures, abstract and mythical
    creatures.
    Location: Canada (British Columbia).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Daniel J. Cline.

47. Pegler, Michael
    http://www.mpegler.enta.net/
    This is the web site of the sculptor and fine artist Michael
    Pegler, an elected member of the RBS. On this web site sculpture
    and sculptural designs are available for direct sale or commission
    in stone, granite and marble. The scale of the work ranges fro ...
    Location: UK (West Midlands).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Michael Pegler.

48. Jones, Marcus Kucey
    http://www.stonehat.com/
    Representational work realised in marble and limestone.
    Location: Canada (Ontario).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Marcus Kucy Jones.

49. Fisher, John
    http://www.fisheroppenheimer.com/
    I carve realistic figurative marble sculptures using a direct
    intuitive aproach. My work ranges from small table top pieces to
    monumental sculptures for public places. I work without models or
    preconcieved ideas. For 20 years I lived and worked in Pietras ...
    Location: USA (California).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by John Fisher.

50. Stewart, Sarah-Smith
    http://www.artcarvers.co.uk/
    A selection of lettercutting and carvings in sandstones, limestones
    and slates. All hand produced by Sarah Stewart-Smith in her Cornish
    workshop. Available for commissions by private and corporate
    clients UK and overseas.
    Location: UK (Cornwall).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Sarah Stewart-Smith.

51. Musgrave, Rosie
    http://www.rosiemusgrave.com/
    Rosie carves stone mostly by hand with hammer, chisels, rasps and
    abrasives. As she cuts into the stone she is aware that she is
    opening into ancient material that spans millennia and into the raw
    elements that have helped shape our landscape. She hopes that  ...
    Location: UK (Devon, England).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by rosie musgrave.

52. Wells, Gordon
    http://www.madkiwi.co.nz/
    Hokitika is in the centre of Jade country. You see and experience
    jade everywhere in Hokitika, You can even be the artist yourself at
    the Just Jade Experience, where you can design and be hands on for
    a whole day.
    Location: New Zealand (Hokitika Westland).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Gordon Wells.

53. Eino
    http://www.eino.org/
    Contemporary stone sculptures of marble and onyx. Figurative bronze
    sculptures, from portrait size to twice life size. Visit Eino's
    studio and private sculpture garden and meet the artist. Private
    commissions are accepted.
    Location: USA (Nevada).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Karla Ely.

54. Yau, Julianna
    http://www.transientwaters.net/
    Featuring organic soapstone - and alabaster-sculptures.
    Location: Canada (Ontario).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Julianna Yau.

55. Minerva Stone Conservation Ltd
    http://www.minervaconservation.com/
    Minerva Stone & Building Conservation as stone masonry contractors,
    traditional builders & stone cleaners specialise in the sensitive
    repair, conservation & stone restoration of old buildings, churches
    and historic monuments. Seperate teams have, for example, ...
    Location: UK (Frome, Somerset).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Andrew Ziminski.

56. Baldwin, Barry
    http://www.baldwinsculptor.com/
    Stone and Bronze Sculpture. Public and Private work. Baldwin
    Sculpture Studio/Gallery Located in Vallejo, California.
    Location: USA (California).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Barry Baldwin.

57. Molski, Zbigniew
    http://molski.info/
    The website contains some of my recent works in stone and moss.
    They are made with different sizes of granite boulders with growing
    moss planted on them. They are actually living sculptures. When I
    visited some boulders' reserves in the North of Poland in Podl ...
    Location: Poland (Podlasie, Bialystok, Biebrza National Park).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Zbyszek Molski.

58. Richardson, Jack
    http://www.turnedstone.com/
    Lathe-turned stone containers.
    Location: USA (California).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Jack Richardson.

59. Chapin, Michele
    http://www.stoneworksstudios.com/
    I carve stone that I have purchased and collected from Southern
    California Deserts, Utah and parts of Europe. My stones are exotic
    in color and translucency, and their natural textures are preserved
    when ever possible. I carve by free association incorporating  ...
    Location: USA (Ventura, California).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by michele chapin.

60. Deery, Kevin
    http://kevindeery.klootch.co.uk/
    Kevin Deery works in the Devon area of the UK. He has recently
    finished the Mt Edgcumbe project 'Sound', which will be unveild on
    the 21st of July 2006. There are also three new pieces of abstract
    sculptures in Kilkenny limestone, which can be viewed in the ...
    Location: UK (Devon).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by kevin deery.

61. Chetrit, Dann
    http://www.dann-art.com
    Dann Chetrit, born in 1960 in France, has been a journalist for 15
    years. He sculpts marble and métal. For him, the human body is a
    pure medium. That is why he explores different points of view like
    body art (collaboration with Lukas Zpira) or kinbaku (collabor ...
    Location: France (Languedoc-Roussillon).
        Updated 18-Jul-2006 by Dann Chetrit.

62. Rose, Chris
    http://www.sculptor.bc.ca/
    Chris Rose carves sculptures in soapstone, alabaster and/or bronze
    of snowboarders, skiers, windsurfers, kayakers, curlers, mountain
    bikers, ballet dancers and other birds and beasts.Chris provides
    mentor programs and private accommodation for students at the ...
    Location: Canada (Quadra Island, British Columbia).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Chris Rose.

63. Binkley, Michael
    http://www.binkleysculpture.com/
    Since 1980, Michael Binkley has been creating original fine art
    sculpture in a wide variety of stones, and scale. Stones include
    marble, granite, limestone and jade. An internationally collected
    artist, his work can be found on every continent. Visit his on ...
    Location: Canada (Vancouver, British Columbia).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Michael Binkley.

64. Martin, Peter
    http://www.artcarvers.co.uk/
    A site showing examples of fine architectural stone carving and
    stone sculpture in limestones and sandstones.
    Location: UK (Cornwall).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Peter Martin & Sarah Stewart-Smith.

65. Sculpture parks worldwide
    http://www.artnut.com/intl.html
    Links to over 600 sculpture parks & gardens worldwide. Free public
    service by San Francisco sculptor Benbow Bullock who visited and/or
    has work in many of them.
    Location: USA.
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by Benbow Bullock, Sculptor.

66. Stonework Symposium, Hood River, Oregon, 2006
    http://stonefoundation.org/symposiums/symp2006.html
    Interesting and informative presentations, knowledgeable and lively
    discourse camaraderie and conviviality. This, the SIXTH annual
    STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM organized by the STONE FOUNDATION, will take
    place HOOD RIVER OREGON, SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 1.
    Location: USA (Oregon).
        Updated 20-Jul-2006 by Tomas Lipps.

67. Biscornet, J. Bisson
    http://biscornet.ca/
    Sculptor, living in the Laurentian hills of northern Quebec Canada.
    "Part of the Canadian shield, the hard native precambrian stones I
    work with are some of the oldest on this planet, almost one billion
    years old. My work in stone and clay , relates mostly to natur ...
    Location: Canada (Laurentides, Québec).
        Updated 19-Jul-2006 by jean biscornet.