Sebastian Martorana carver, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and social media personality, discusses being an artist in Baltimore, his own formation through apprenticeship with stone carving veterans in DC, the relationship between illustration and carving, working with different kinds of stone including salvaged stone, how to gild lettering, and using Instagram to connect with other artists.
The oldest records of civilization come to us through stone carvings. Stone carving has evolved and adapted throughout the ages, in cultures around the world.
The Stone Carvers Guild is a group of independent working professional carvers based throughout the United States. We are working to ensure that carved stone will continue to play an important role in our built environment throughout the 21st century and beyond.
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Throughout the year, and around our nation and globe, Stonecarvers Guild members are regularly enlisted to consult and share their expertise on wondrous stone carving projects. We also participate in demonstrations our work and are dedicated to teaching about it in order to help preserve this ageless art. More »
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