Richard Hestekind's work at the Bardessono Hotel- CA

Jim Ballard kindly sent me these wonderful images that he took of Richard Hestekind's inspiring and extensive installation at the Bardessono Hotel and Spa complex in Yountville, CA. California and it is with great pride that I share them to you. Rich is one of our three instructors at the Assault on Basalt workshop in May of this year. This is just one of nine installations at the complex that Richard did..

Richard Hestekind- Sculptor

Richard Hestekind’s considerable experience in the sculpture community is confirmed by his commitment as a teacher, as a leader, and as a successful businessman. His resources draw on many aspects of his extensive training and international travel. With roots in Japan and the United States, Rich’s work reflects his contemplative nature and intrinsic depth. He creates interconnected environments for his extensive clientele base by uniting his iconic sculptures into the landscapes he designs. He is a massive water feature specialist with a significantly varied and many layered stone carving history, revealing a man with a patient knowledge and genuine dedication to his craft

Tom Small-Sculptor

Tom Small's uniquely thought provoking sculpture aims to inspire us by pushing his art to the brink of our established comfort zones. Tom’s longstanding relationship with carving began in his teenage years. He has studied many aspects of sculpture including woodcarving, bronze casting, and metalwork, often successfully imbuing metal and stone together in his sculptures. Tom works prolifically, creating small-scale pieces and monumental commissions- from architectural water features to pure abstract form. Tom’s passion for stone is acutely reflected in his work- with influences stemming from ancient culture, modern architectural forms, geology, and his passion for the natural world. He communicates these abstract fundamentals with fluid cohesiveness and skillful mastery.