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4 WHAT'S UP! OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2019 Doug Stowe 412 Sandrock Road "The evolution of my professional life grew from three threads, carefully woven through years into a consistent body of work," Stowe says. "The first of these threads was given to me as a young man when an elder craftsman, guiding me through the restoration of an old car, told me that my 'brains are in my hands.' I spent the next 25 years as a furniture craftsman exploring that notion, proving it to myself, and arriving at the conclusion that what is true for me is also true for most others as well. I've spent the last 15 years helping others to understand the power of the hands to reshape their own lives. "The second thread was the realization that the woods that come from our great forests are too rarely understood in their great beauty and diversity. The fate of our species and planet remain linked to the fate of our forests. One of the most meaningful tasks for any woodworker is to awaken others to the beauty that surrounds us. "The third thread was knowing that we have a responsibility to teach each other what we know. Doing is one thing, sharing it another. Sharing my skills with others accelerates my own learning and furthers the appreciation of nature's beauty and the craft of woodworking. Plus, it is a joy to do. "These threads are woven into my body of work: boxes, furniture, articles, books, classes for children and adults, and my daily blog, 'Wisdom of the Hands,' where I promote the ideals of hands-on learning and stewardship of the forests." Courtesy Photo Roots Continued From Page 3 EUREKA SPRINGS Nelson knows that Eureka Springs is filled with artists creating unique work, and he thinks seeing where they do that adds to the enjoyment of it. "You get to see their process and hear the music they listen to and see the light they like to work in" on a studio tour, he explains, and that's why he and Larry Mansker are hosting one from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1-2. It's not a new concept, he says, but this particular one hasn't happened for a couple of years, and they agreed it was time. "I've been making a living at art since I got out of school. I am an artist," says Mansker, a painter. "I've done everything — I've done murals, portraits, I used to be in advertising. I've sent work all over the world. "But Eureka Springs is a really creative community. "I create art to tell a story," he adds. "In my paintings the elements of design — line, texture, contrast, composition and color — are foremost, but also very important is creating a mood — for me, a happy mood, one that focuses on the brighter aspect of being alive." Mansker's studio is at 711 Mill Hollow Road.