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Oak Run Studios, 888 Marsh Cutoff PO Box 499, Mosier, Oregon, 97040 (541) 478-3451 ©2009
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I am now making only one of a kind kinetic sculptures. Those that I have on hand can be viewed on the gallery page.
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MECHANICAL ART |
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I have done 39 public art commissions and many private commission circa 1977. Here are some examples of my past work.
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This section features the oil paintings and "table" size sculptures I do as an independant artist.
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If it has gears or a push rod I'm calling it mechanical.
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A Fine Art project that uses pre made shapes and temporarily installs them in a natural setting.
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Garden Design
I have put together two pdf files for you to use as a place to start when considering outdoor garden sculptures. This may be helpful when planning your space and deciding on what you want your sculpture to do for you. Garden Design Starting Point Quiz
Garden Design Concepts
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BUSINESS STUFF
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| HANDOUTS (Wind Petals™, Wind Accents™ Zephyr Melodies™/RESUME): If you cannot find the handout that has the assembly instructions, maintenance and care of your Wind Petal™ or Wind Accent™ , you can click on the links below which will get you to a pdf file. If you cannot find what you need, please call or email.
Wind Petal, Wind Accent Handouts, 2001 2002 2003 Arthur Higgins, Resume
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| Lost the black thing? The black thing is what most people call the cross bearing used in many different Wind Petal™ designs. You can call or email for a replacement cross bearing. Apparently squirrels and grass gremlins eat cross bearings. Cross bearings also get kidnapped during the winter in that dark hole called the garage. |
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How Wind Accents Are Made
Here is a four page pdf file showing how the blossom is made. It is a good example of how I make all my designs.
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Payment Options
If you choose not to use Pay Pal, you may order with Mastercard, Visa, or Discover credit card by calling (541) 478-3451. Or you can mail a personal check to: Oak Run Studios. PO Box 499, Mosier, Oregon, 97040
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BIO
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For fifteen years I had a wholesale production craft business as Oak Run Studios. {Wind Petals™, Wind Accents™ and Zephyr Melodies™}. I have discontinued wholesale and am now only doing one of kind and limited edition work, all kinetic in one way or another, and in the mixed media I love use--copper, brass, aluminum, steel and wood. My studio is in northern Oregon, near Hood River where I have lived for 23 years. I lived in Alaska for 25 years before that. I have been a professional artist since 1962.
I am actively seeking commissions for one of kind, private, or public art.
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All my independent art comes from sketches from life. I frequently go on sketching trips during the summer, from Alaska to Arizona. For the last few years I have been doing one oil painting a week and about 4 fine art sculptures a year.
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I have been building and flying model airplanes for over 50 years. It is an easy step from watching a model airplane fly to watching a sculpture rock and pivot.
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I also hug trees.
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