Larry McCaffrey and Bud Bowling to be Featured First Friday

This April 5th, The Blue Whole will feature artists, Bud Bowling and Larry McCaffrey as their Artists of the Month. While both men are in a way sculptors, each expresses their art in very different ways.

Robert (Bud) is a self-taught, mixed media artist living in Sequim , Washington . He enjoys the bounty of natural materials found on the Olympic Peninsula so often featured in his distinctive assemblages. His work has been included in several juried exhibitions as well as group shows including Sequim Arts, The Sequim Museum and Arts Center and Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend.

"Steampunk Weather Station", Assemblage by Bud Bowling

“I strive to use natural and found objects in my work and enjoy the challenge of combining textures along with various mediums for embellishment. From concept to construction I find satisfaction in being a part of creative transformation”. -  Bud Bowling

"No Vacancy", Assemblage by Bud Bowling

"Omega", Sculpture by Larry McCaffrey

Larry McCaffrey is a metal sculptor and painter who creates sweeping, majestic sculptures from metal. His work has been accepted into numerous prestigious juried competitions and graces the gardens and homes of numerous private collectors. 

"In lieu of any formal art instruction, I rely on my years working the metal trades to gives me the skills required to create my work - it includes the design, cutting of the metal, forming, welding and finally the finishing.  

"My work primarily entails sculpting with nonferrous metals (stainless steel & aluminum) as well as mild steel which has been powdered coated making my art impervious to the weather.

"I enjoy producing my art because of the challenges encountered and the feeling of accomplishment in resolving those problems.  I take pride in feeling that I have created something original."

"Ribbon", Metal Sculpture by Larry McCaffrey