Artist Harry Wicks, turns wood into art. In his photo essay, Wicks shows us how he works, step-by-step. After you see how he works, go check out other pieces of this artist’s beautiful turned-wood art in The Woven Tale Press, Vol. IV # 2. You will be amazed! And see his video on his art…

#russian
‘i came from another country, you know, quite some time ago. i lived in the jungle’ yes. ‘i have been here so long, i feel i belong’ yes. ‘ they call me an immigrant’ said the bear, sadly. sbm. shot_1344347993915

Art, Coffee, Tea and Blogs
By Donald Kolberg Suddenly February is nearly gone and for most of us our New Year resolutions are a thing of the past. So maybe its time to take a few minutes and revisit them. I did. With shows, writing and working in the studio I was fully charged with ideas and energy. And then…

Art Spotlight: Dana Filibert
By Dana Filibert steel, foam, repurposed objects, epoxy paint 8′ x 4′ x 10′

Sculptor Dana Filibert on Carving Foam
Interview with Press artist Dana Filbert. See her work in Vol. IV #1 of The Woven Tale Press What are you working on in your studio right now? At present, I am working on a set of sculptures that are part of my Dreamscape or Cloudscape series for an exhibit in Boston this fall. These pieces are…

William Vollers: Found Objects and Wabi-Sabi
Interview with William Vollers. See his work in Vol. IV #1 of The Woven Tale Press. What are you working on in your studio right now? (photos of works in progress are always of interest. Please include one or two.) I’m always working on more than one piece at any given time. Actually all the materials…

The Double Life of Salena Godden: Performer and Writer
Interview by Press Literary Editor Jo Ely: Salena Godden is a performer, poet, short story writer, playwright and author. She’s appeared on television and radio, including Channel 4, the BBC’s Verse Illustrated series and Loose Ends. She’s also made regular appearances on the BBC’s The Verb and Bespoken Word, and is resident poet for Click…

Traditional Artist Turned Digital
See how one traditional fine artist takes his skills to a new level in the digital age, with a Surface Pro 3 and readily available painting apps such as Fresh Pain and Artrage. Phil Galloway is a freelance artist, available for commissions and projects: www.creativeboom.com

Dear Creative-Writing Class
To all of you who may have taken creative writing classes: What kind of letter might you right to your classmates? newyorker.com