Rye Ives

Hand-turned wood pens
size: standard slim line pens
wood 
$18 each

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Artist Statement:

These pens are hand-turned on a wood lathe and assembled with a hand-operated press. The pens are lovingly hand-made with various hardwoods. Custom orders are welcome! All sales help me fulfill my dream of having a fully outfitted woodworking studio. Thank you! 

West Texas Range
11 x 8.5 inches
pastel and pen on paper 
NFS

Artist Statement:

I was inspired by the resilience of the longhorn and the everlasting courage of Texas. This piece shows freedom and calm even during a political situation that causes stress. I chose to work in pastels as it has always been a medium I have enjoyed. I felt very at home with my pastels. The tree symbolizes that it is okay to be starkly different. The longhorn shows resilience. The sun shows that everything can be calm in a state of crisis. The barn shows life, a wonderful life. The white of the barn is to show modesty but uniqueness, blandness yet beauty.

About the Artist:

Rye Ives is 11 years old and attending 6th grade in Olympia, WA. He has been sketching, painting, carving, leather-working, and woodworking since he was two.