- Machined Triceratops Head
Taking some classes in machine tools, including vertical milling machines and lathes has been both challenging and an opportunity for creative expression. I definitely maxed out my current abilities with these tools in designing the blueprints for this triceratops head, and then somehow pulling it off in solid steel. I’m also grateful to my instructor…
- Holiday Exhibition …2020 Style
I hope at least a few of you were able to visit the recent Annual Holiday Exhibition which ran from November 28 through December 31, 2020. It was held at River Art Gallery and Gifts in North Tonawanda, NY. This was a live exhibit which is something special these days with so many arts events…
- Fantasy Art Gallery Installed
It’s here! There’s a new page devoted to fantasy art and related material at deanvigyikan.com. The new collection currently features 25 artworks comprising fantasy, sci-fi, and surreal subject matter. It’s a colorful group of images. Many of them tell stories of their own, while the viewer’s imagination is also given the chance to run with…
- Virtual Art Festival
During this strange time when people are trying to be socially distanced without being anti-social, there’ve been some interesting workarounds popping up in just about every area of life. The Carnegie Art Center, located in North Tonawanda, NY, is temporarily closed due to the COVID pandemic, but they’re still active in the arts community. The…
- Plein Air Painting Blitz
I just want to take some time to briefly mention a flurry of plein air (outdoor) painting activity into which I dove headlong late last summer. I was trying out a new medium to mix with oil paints. Though I wasn’t crazy about the “walnut alkyd” medium, I did get a lot out of spending…