Cyrano de Bear will be at the Historic Yellow Springs Art Show and Sale in Chester Springs, PA 19425 from April 26 - May 11, 2014. Cris and I will  have several other pieces there too.

Learn to create an Inuit-style animal, figurative, or abstract sculpture using only hand tools. Go from a block of stone to a finished sculpture in four three-hour sessions. Come prepared with an idea of what you would like to create. Wear working clothes and plan to get dusty! All stone and necessary tools will be provided.

 

My Spring class at the Taubman Museum begins April 3, Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:30. Registration is open now. Visit the Taubman Museum School web site for more information.

 

Our 2014 Show Season starts in April. Visit my Shows page for the schedule.

1/10/2014

Reminder - Sculpture Classes at the
Brambleton Center

There is still space available in my Sculpture Class at the Brambleton Center. If you are interested please call (540) 772-7529 to register. The course code is 23781. Registration closes Monday, January 13.

For details please visit the Bramble Center web page and scroll down or search for "stone".

Sculpture Classes at the
Brambleton Center

I will be teaching at the Brambleton Center again, beginning January 15, 2014. We will meet Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 PM. Cost is $145.00 for six classes, plus the cost of stone at $2.50/lb.

For details please visit the Bramble Center web page and scroll down or search for "stone".
To register call (540) 772-7529. The course code is 23781.

For pictures of last Summer's class, visit my website, www.geerscreations.com.

25 years later

Yesterday is deep in my memory as is 25 years of sculpting days. I can remember the first sculpture made of stone. It was a ballet slipper that was taken home to dance with my sister. Then came the bears, and more bears. They are my friends and family, simple and exotic, made in all colors of stone, bronze, pewter, and this winter clay!

The bears have given me flow and movement in a solid medium. I can then transfer the knowledge to figures, cats, and other animals, and teach others to see what I see in stone.

Sculpting for all these years has never been dull. I wake thinking of what I can do today. Weather is all important since I work outside. One-third of all rock is debris - stone makes dust – so I choose the stone that I see bears or other objects in to work first, and then plan the rest.

I get my stone from Vancouver BC, Canada, from the supplier of stone for the Inuit carvers. It is a smorgasbord of stone, every size and color and price. Wow! Does my imagination soar with all the potential. I have been lucky not to have any slowdown in my imagination. Only my body parts have kept me from my passion of sculpting. I think, dream and work in stone, clay and pewter.

I hope to improve my latest adventure of sculpted clay. My angels are starting to fly a little.

25 years goes by so fast. I sure hope I have another 25 to go.

Gail Geer

April 2012

WVTF Art Show

Walking with Grandma will be on display at the WVTF juried show in July. Please stop by for the opening: Friday, July 16, 2010 5-9 p.m.

Arts Council of the Blue Ridge GAP award

I am pleased to be one of ten recipients of the Arts Council's Grants for Artists Program. I will use the award to study mold making. Plans call for an exhibit and talk at Gallery 108 my experience in June, 2011.

The Grants for Artists Program is supported by the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, and by local individuals.

2010 Sidewalk Art Show, Roanoke VA

Be sure to visit the Sidewalk Art Show in downtown Roanoke,June 5 and 6, 2010.

I will not have my tent at the show this year, but please stop by Gallery 108 and Signature 9 Gallery to see my latest work. Enjoy the show!

Swimming Polar Bear

In the snowy winter months, when I cannot carve in my outdoor studio, I work in clay and pewter. This graceful swimming polar bear is my response to the threat of global warming. Every time you pick up your keys you will be reminded that the polar ice is melting, and the polar bears need our help!

It's also available as a pendant, or free-standing miniature sculpture. See it at Gallery 108, or contact me.

Bluebirds and Daffodils

The snow is finally melting, and my daffodils are valiantly pushing up from below.

The first bluebird of spring showed up about a week ago. He has been back every day since. He sure is puffed up about it, too!

2010 Open Studios Tour - Tenth Anniversary!

Spring is coming! And so is the Open Studios Tour. This is the tenth anniversary of the tour, so mark your calendar and plan to visit!

In the meanwhile, follow the artists preparations on the Open Studios Blog!

New Work for the New Year

Winter Bear

is featured at Gallery 108's new show New Work for the New Year.

Gallery 108 members have created new pieces to display as a featured show for February. The gallery is located at 108 Market Street, downtown Roanoke. Regular hours are Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4. Closed Mondays.

Gallery 108 Members Show

See my latest Bull and Bear at the Gallery 108 Members Show!

The show began December 1st and continues until the end of the year. It is titled Places We've Been, and features member artists' work from near and far. The gallery is located across Salem Avenue from the Taubman Museum in downtown Roanoke. It's open Tuesday thru Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-4. Please stop by!

And don't forget, the Gallery is open late Fridays during December for Dickens of a Christmas!

Happy Holidays to everyone!!

VAEA Conference

The Virginia Art Educators Conference was great! Art teachers buzzing everywhere, looking for old friends and signing up for classes. My class on Native American Fetish Style Stone Carving was well attended. This year was slower for me; my walker was like a small wall... to remind me to slow down.

There were 27 art teachers in my class. They made wonderful carvings: birds, sheep, bears and horses. Perfect reminders of the talent that lies within all of you. Thanks to all that took the class, and to my daughter and husband who helped make it work.

2009 Lynchburg Art Festival

Water Gatherer won the N. B. Handy Company Award at the 2009 Lynchburg Art Festival!
Thank You to the Judge, and to the N. B. Handy Company for sponsoring the award.

League of Roanoke Artists Showcase

Bull and Bear are now at

The League of Roanoke Artists Showcase 2009
Jefferson Center, Roanoke VA
August 31 - October 26, 2009
weekdays Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Reception: September 27, 2009

The gallery is also open one hour before and one hour after Shaftman Hall performances.
541 Luck Ave
Roanoke, VA
540.345.2550

Bath County Art Show

Compelling Bear and Twitch are at the 45th Anniversary Bath County Art Show.





Visit the show at
Valley Elementary School,
Hot Springs, VA
July 19 - 26, 2009 1:30 to 5:00 pm daily

The Perry F. Kendig Award

I was honored and pleased to be among the members of the Roanoke Branch of National League of American Pen Women at the Perry F. Kendig Awards. The League was honored with the award for Arts & Cultural Organizations on June 24, 2009 at the Taubman Museum of Art.

For more about the award, and Dr. Kendig, follow this link to the Pen Women Site.

Sculpture in the South II

Sculpture in the South was wonderful again this year. I am still in awe of some of the great sculptors I meet here every year.

We had rain on Friday, of course. It is the lowcountry in May after all. But the installation was done by the time the downpour hit, and the black-tie reception was held indoors - thankfully!

We had two beautiful days for the show-until about 3 PM on Sunday. Then the skies opened again. My neighbor's Blackberry showed a line of storms coming that was sure to last for hours. Customers disappeared when the rain came, and the show organizers wisely closed the show early.

They passed out ponchos to those of us who were not prepared, and we proceded to load up without damage to the artwork or displays. Even Karryl's 300 lb giraffe was loaded without damage.

Sales were down from last year, but the show was worth the trip. I'm looking forward to next year already!

posted 5/23/2009

Sculpture in the South

Sculpture in the South is my favorite show of the season - partly because it's early, and we aren't exhausted yet, and partly because it's a sculpture-only show, which let's me meet and talk with some of my favorite sculptors, but mostly because of the wonderful people of Summerville.

These folks really know how to put on a show. They arrange every detail. Sculptors come from as far away as Minnesota, Texas, and California ship their work here. The show staff provides the help and equipment needed to move and set up the displays, provides tents, refreshments (including Carolina Barbeque!), and handles the sales transactions.

And local patrons put on the greatest meals after the show. I can still taste the shrimp and grits! The best part of all is their love and appreciation of sculpture. In spite of a low-country downpour last year the Friday night black-tie outdoor reception was well attended.

If you can't come to Summerville, you must visit their web site, SculptureintheSouth.com.