Welcome Totem: an addition to Tacoma's public art.

For those of you who weren't able to make it to the blessing ceremony, here's a picture of the work. The ceremony was lovely.  The sky was clear, members of many Northwest Tribes were in attendance.  The Puyallup Tribe of Indians honored Sean Peterson's work and shared song, dance, food, and stories of his commitment to family and how the strong women in his life have shaped him, and how his commitment to family and love has shaped him and his work.  Thanks to everyone who contributed to the event, it was a treat to share in it.  Congratulations, Sean, in making beautiful work and sending this message of hope and love to our community. 

Jewelry Metalsmithing

I'm taking a fine metalsmithing class with Sara Gascoigne, here are the first fruits of my labor.  As you can imagine, I'm loving it: I get to use a torch, a saw, beat metal into submission with the help of an anvil and hammer!

Hammered copper bangle:

Hammered copper ring:

Phase one of a hollow core ring, this one's going to be extra neat:

Museum Day - September 25, 2010

Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. Follow the link, print a ticket, and head to your favorite Musée!

Museum Day

Welcome Figure Blessing - Tacoma

Tacoma is unveiling their news public art piece carved by Puyallup native artist Shaun Peterson (Qwalsius), and it's Tacoma's first Indigenous monument. Join the blessing ceremony this Saturday, 9/18, in Tollefson Plaza from 10am-noon.
The figure will welcome all who visit and stands in tribute to the Puyallup people who were the first to occupy the city now known as Tacoma.

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Website!

Hi everyone, my long-awaited website is now up and running! Check it out here: www.renlisdesigns.com