IN THE COMPANY OF STONE

The lake was completly frozen, and still is. It is...

2012-02-12T01:39:33.602-05:00

The lake was completly frozen, and still is. It is still very cold in Denmark right now :-)Can you imagine my mom on that ice, I dont think so :-) So we went through the woods.

This is a private art park. Long-range plans inclu...

2012-02-10T12:43:39.025-05:00

This is a private art park. Long-range plans include public access but it will be years before opening. Thanks for checking in, Michael.

Glad you visited to the park, Thomas. Thanks for t...

2012-02-10T08:16:51.664-05:00

Glad you visited to the park, Thomas. Thanks for the pics. I wonder if the lake is frozen, making it a short walk across the ice to the castle?

Either or both, I am sure. Good to hear from you, ...

2012-02-10T08:15:49.672-05:00

Either or both, I am sure. Good to hear from you, John.

Nice trip on a sunny sunday afternoon, but freezin...

2012-02-09T16:48:42.322-05:00

Nice trip on a sunny sunday afternoon, but freezing cold, 5 degrees F.

Thomas + Family

Very nice. It is a treat to your one's accente...

2012-02-09T09:36:18.471-05:00

Very nice. It is a treat to your one's accented by the different seasons. (or is that seasoned in different accents ? )

Dan, Is this park open to the public? Since I am ...

2012-02-08T11:20:12.864-05:00

Dan,
Is this park open to the public? Since I am in the NW Corner of CT, I would love to stop by.

Singling (one-stone-thick walling) allows light to...

2012-01-27T17:21:21.533-05:00

Singling (one-stone-thick walling) allows light to pass through the structure. Silhouettes create the visual effect that stones float in the wall face. Sensations of light and airiness are what we hope to
capture in these constructions. Thanks for checking it out, Sean.

Really nice work! I really need to try my hand at ...

2012-01-26T12:19:25.140-05:00

Really nice work! I really need to try my hand at some of the singling..you three make a great team!

Thanks for checking out the blog. Stone is endless...

2012-01-20T11:00:15.703-05:00

Thanks for checking out the blog. Stone is endlessly facinating. Enjoy every minute with it.

I am an aspiring stone artist and really love your...

2012-01-20T09:41:44.992-05:00

I am an aspiring stone artist and really love your work.

The desire in producing environmental art is that ...

2012-01-17T10:08:08.328-05:00

The desire in producing environmental art is that the results will enhance the atmosphere of enjoyment already existing in nature.
As you well know, T.J., dry stone walling is hard labor, but also a heck of a lot of fun.

I really like the lazy boy feature! Great Team, Gr...

2012-01-16T20:24:39.444-05:00

I really like the lazy boy feature! Great Team, Great work. Sure looks like fun. T.J.

Thanks, Mary. I am looking forward to a fun get-to...

2012-01-14T22:36:28.635-05:00

Thanks, Mary. I am looking forward to a fun get-together at the Dummerston Historical Society, tomorrow. Some say Kipling did some of his best writing while in Dummerston.
Best,
Dan

Hi Mike! With clear but not too cold weather, the ...

2012-01-14T22:33:25.664-05:00

Hi Mike!
With clear but not too cold weather, the night skies have been a feast for the eyes this winter. Santa must be a star gazer, too!
Best,
Dan

Congratulations, Dan! That's pretty loftly co...

2012-01-13T14:50:05.045-05:00

Congratulations, Dan!
That's pretty loftly company to find oneself among; doesn't sound like Kipling was a very popular resident of Dummerston, though!

Best wishes from Canada,
Mary Shaw-Rimmington, Port Hope, Ontario

The
2012-01-11T10:44:58.626-05:00
The Edward Tufte??!! I still remember an amazing talk he gave years ago on visual presentation of information. How wonderful that he recognizes kindred sensibilities in your work.

P.S. got a new telescope for Xmas and can't wait to set it up on [y]our SkyWatch.

You are making it happen, T.J., you, and everyone ...

2011-12-21T00:02:14.819-05:00

You are making it happen, T.J., you, and everyone else who is part of the action. Thanks, and see you in the new year.

Looking forward to a long and healthy life at the ...

2011-12-20T16:06:52.548-05:00

Looking forward to a long and healthy life at the Stone Trust. Happy New Year, T.J.

The craft of dry stone is problem-solving. The art...

2011-12-05T15:37:18.847-05:00

The craft of dry stone is problem-solving. The art of dry stone is the creation of new problems to solve. Thanks for checking in, Chuck.

Very inspiring Dan! Your process is ever evolving....

2011-12-04T23:10:54.815-05:00

Very inspiring Dan! Your process is ever evolving. Its gonna be a real treat to see this this come to life. All the best, Chuck

Thanks, John. I know you have used digital imaging...

2011-12-04T12:26:53.636-05:00

Thanks, John. I know you have used digital imaging to design stone projects, too. It a brave new world worth exploring.

That's so cool Dan. I like your design idea a ...

2011-12-04T10:04:25.459-05:00

That's so cool Dan. I like your design idea a lot and very interested in the new development of graphing it with a computer to get the coordinate points for building it.
Primitive stonework and modern mathematical technology meshing together 'co-efficiantly'.
Again, very cool. Kudos

I guess as builders we need to compromise sometime...

2011-12-01T08:57:41.927-05:00

I guess as builders we need to compromise sometimes and try not to force the stone too much. Either way the symbolism and intention of the monument will have strong energy and meaning to your client. It will be an exciting piece to build I'm sure.

I am glad you checked it out, Sean. I will be curi...

2011-11-30T07:56:14.614-05:00

I am glad you checked it out, Sean. I will be curious to see how the finished work reads at ground level; whether it stays a horses eye or becomes simply a collection of stone hillocks. We shall see!