Note 1

A maquette is a model for a larger work. I call smaller works maquettes, but often they are not made exactly in anticipation of a larger work, per se. Only, I work small knowing that when I hit on an idea I especially like, or rather, which I think would be good as a larger piece, then I will make it larger. Rarely do I make a small piece, a “maquette” or model, in anticipation of a specific piece I want to build large. Customers sometimes ask me for sketches. I don’t do that, either. When I make something for a customer, which he or she commissions, it is usually based on something I have done already, or a variation of that.

I actually do not like making something small in anticipation of a specific large work. Rather, I like working small with the knowledge that, among what I make, will be the ideas for designs for larger works. So, truthfully, I like working small. I can work my ideas out more quickly, and also see what makes sense to make bigger.

And Now! Introducing…

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