R. Bruce Salisbury - Sculptor & Writer

EDUCATION

Masters in Management, Webster University, 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Education, California State University, Long Beach, 1975
South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA, 1999
          Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Applications/Help Desk
          Associate of Applied Science Degree in Local Area Network, Service Technician
El Camino Community College, Industrial Arts, Torrance, CA, 1973

BACKGROUND

Through the years many events have shaped my belief system, honed my skills as a craftsman, and caused me to develop a greater appreciation for Mother Earth. As an artist, I am self-taught, both as a sculptor and as a writer.

In high school, the artisan in me emerged, or the talent showed itself. Before graduating from high school, my work was shown and sold at the Sasha Brostoff gallery in Los Angeles. However, I was called by a higher power, Uncle Sam, to serve my country. This took me off the art track, but provided me with depth.

Starting as a Private, I eventually rose to the ranks as a senior officer. As an enlisted soldier, I toured the Louvre in Paris, numerous cathedrals in England, and visited Michelangelo's work in Florence. Later, as an officer, I was taught to write in short and concise terms. I designed, developed, and produced for worldwide distribution, a training board game that reinforced technical skills, incorporated leadership skills, and bolstered teamwork. After analyzing the game needs, I built a prototype, and marketed its benefits. This saved over $6,000 each time the game was played. Later, I spent four years teaching and mentoring young minds to become leaders through the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps. My experience in the private sector has taught me the details of business management and marketing.

Throughout the years I have greatly enjoyed writing either creatively or technically. Therefore, I am branching out not just as a sculptor, but also as a writer. My writings are short and concise paintings of events or philosophies. Both are spiritually motivated and guided. Not by a specific religion, but by my growth and learning.

Just prior to the 2001 Northwest Stone Sculptors Association symposium at Camp Brotherhood, my wife encouraged me to chisel the chip off my shoulder. Since that time I have spent a year under the tutelage of Sabah Al-Dhaler. And, now you see the results.

VOLUNTEER POSITION

Director of the Annual Northwest International Stone Sculpting Symposium XVII

SCULPTING

Date	Type	Host	City
1967-8	Gallery	Sasha Brostoff	Los Angeles
4 Oct – 1 Nov 02	Gallery	North Seattle Community College	Seattle
19 - 23 Feb 03	Show	Seattle Flower and Garden Show	Seattle
25 Apr - 23 May 03	Show	Olympia Arts Walk	Olympia
19 July 2003	Show	Northwest Stone Sculpture Association	Mt Vernon
25 Sep - 25 Oct 03	Gallery	The Kirsten Gallery	Seattle
3 Oct 03 - 7 May 04	Gallert	Ideation	Olympia
1 - 20 May 04	Gallery	The Lemon Tree	Tacoma
17 Apr - Present	Gallery	Arts Alive	Enumclaw

All Images Copyright 2005 Salisbury Design