Winston Bascom:  

Life Well... It is not my nature to "talk about myself", however as the invitation is present and the fact that this writer also likes to know about most of you: ...from Academy, and learning Heavy Equipment operations working on the Interstate system in Wyoming, then going into the US Navy, my life seemed somewhat "lead" by HIM. Through the doors of Wisconsin Academy, learning from Brother Blotz much about welding, the berthing of thoughts of being an artist, Metal Sculpturer came to fruition while living in the LaSera/LomaLinda area. The benevolence of the LaSera Art dept. director in augmenting my first attempts, turned into a very extensive path as the 100% recycled art work began to develop. Step by step, from my first piece (made only to have something to 'hang on my wall') then from inquiry from 3 people, as tpw (the present writer) was hand carrying it to my apt., within 90 days several thousand $ in back orders seemed almost overwhelming. Then, after having my studio in Orlando FL, for about 5 yrs or so, operating H.E. more, the invitation to come to Canada on a working sabbatical, with full sponsorship came and after prayer over this, the invitation was accepted. 1 year on the "Ils DeLa Madeline" (in the marine time of Canada just off of P.E.I.) 3 islands all connected by an issmus, and in this setting, my art work grew about 5 yrs. in that one year (by critics value). Now, having continued to seek HIS path for me, and restoring the union to my child-hood sweetheart Linda (Eastman), we returned to our Earthly Canaan, and are presently dwelling in Arkansas about 40 mi. east of the OK. border. By HIS grace, the quietness of this living on land bordering the Ouachita National forest, with an all spring-fed Stream of 1100 GPM of 99.9% pure water, and much of the common creature, passing across our land, the JOY of Obedience in choosing HIS way, we trust is maturing both of us toward the Heavenly Canaan! JOY Linda has such extensive talents in being ...Expand for more