James Carl Inkanish, Jr. (Jimmy Carl Black) Quotes

I really don't have a theme when I start a sculpture. The rock guides me to the final sculpture. I think that is true for many creative sculpture artists.

James Carl Inkanish, Jr.

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• I really don't have a theme when I start a sculpture. The rock guides me to the final sculpture. I think that is true for many creative sculpture artists.

  

  James Carl Inkanish, Jr.
  • True
  • Rock