I’m old enough to remember a lot of fads, including hula hoops, Furbys, hoverboards and Tickle Me Elmo. 3D printing came on like a firestorm, too. Suddenly everyone wanted to create things from scratch using these amazing...
Read MoreAfter using 3D printing for a decade, I’m embarking on a new initiative. And this is the first place I am talking about it publicly. At least this approach is new for me. Other artists have been using 3D printing to create...
Read MoreFellow artist Daniel Prendergast threw down the gauntlet: how about using 3D printing to create three-dimensional wall art? I’d already made some metal sculptural wall artworks such as Bob, Labyrinth and Shade and Shadow,...
Read MoreFinally, 3D printing can go outside to play. Of course, it’s been possible to 3D print outdoor sculpture for a while, but we’re talking high-end, hundreds of thousands of dollars possible. For mere mortals like me,...
Read MoreAdzuki (right) and its functional “cousin,” the side table Red Moon Slice, both created in 2016, were the first internally lit 3D-printed sculptures I created. I’ve lighted many of my translucent sculptures...
Read More… when Rice Polak Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts, agreed to exhibit and sell my work, I was really excited.
Read MoreArtist Kevin Caron learns yet another lesson about extrusion when 3D printing.
Read MoreDuring the 8 years I’ve been playing – I mean working! – with 3D printing, there have been a lot of improvements. If you’re a long time subscriber, you might remember my video about removing supports with...
Read MoreIn preparation for a potential commission I play around with 3D printer settings, including supports, heat and speed …. See the video now ….
Read MoreSo much of being an artist is seeing things in new ways. I’ve been told many times – often by academics – that the fact I didn’t go to art school contributes greatly to the originality of my work. Another...
Read MoreArtist Kevin Caron explains how he works on a 3D-printed sculpture behind the scenes.
Read MoreOne of the things I often hear about my 3D-printed sculpture at events is, “Can you put a light in it?”
The answer is “Yes” ….
