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A Very cool thing happened to me at CA art show

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scott shangraw

408 posts in 965 days


253 days ago

Topic tags/keywords: sam maloof

I had to share a very cool thing that happened at my latest art show with all my fellow LJ’s.On the third day of doing the La Quinta art show and trying not to get bumbed out about the poor sales I was having and all the other artist as well(thanks to the current economy).I had of all people come into my booth Sam Maloof and his wife Beverly !!!I had taken classes from Sam and been to his house about 5 years ago but to actually have him see my work and ask about it was just very uplifting .He sat in one of the chairs asked about my rocker and stuff but was very interested in my carved bowls and vessels and my use of the turquise.He shook my hand twice and said he hoped that I would have great success and to hang in there.As he left I watched him walk by another wood booth that was just down from me and just kind of hesitated and looked from the isle then kept walking so that even further pumped me up(I did feel a little bad for that guy).In all the show sales were very poor for the #8 juried art show in the nation but I walked away with one of the greatest experiences in my woodworking career and will always charish those 15 minutes I had with Sam talking about my work.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

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Gene Howe

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253 days ago

Neato!! And, from looking at your pieces in your album, I totally understand why he stopped at your booth. Genius recognizes like souls.

-- Gene

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a1Jim

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253 days ago

Hey Scott

Waaaay coooool as to what Gene said ditto

Jim

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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TedM

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253 days ago

Wow!

Sales = Poor / Experience = Priceless

:)

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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Moai

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253 days ago

That’s a REAL very cool thing!
I was watching this morning a dvd from the public library, “the craft in America” and concidentally he was one of the artist featured in the video. What a great personality is that old man…

-- Francisco Luna, San Francisco Bay Area.

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jockmike2

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253 days ago

What an honor, and how gracious of Sam to spend some time with you. Mark DeCou has espoused the same kind of sentiments toward Sam, adding what a down to earth person he is and graciously lends his time and skill to anyone willing to learn. You’re a lucky guy.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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kevinw

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253 days ago

Wow. That had to be amazing.

-- Kevin, Blue Springs, MO

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cabinetmaster

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253 days ago

What an honor is right….........lucky you.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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CharlieM1958

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253 days ago

Sorry about the poor sales, but what a thrill to have the visit from Sam!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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mmh

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253 days ago

How absolutely breathtaking to have such a master recognize your work. I’m sure he enjoyed seeing his teachings evolve in your designs and realized that the highest compliment one can received for their work is to have another craftsman mimic your own work. He seems like he would be a wonderful teacher. I have his videos and he’s amazing to watch.

Oh, what a delight it would be to walk through his home and studio.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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John

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252 days ago

Congratulations Scott that is a real honor. I love your stuff. Keep it up.

-- Brain the size of a planet and they have me parking cars.

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scott shangraw

408 posts in 965 days


252 days ago

It was definitly an honor.I think other than the bowls he was interested on my spin taking his influence into a bar stool and office chair.If ever in his area I would recomend staking one of his tours thru the compound.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

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