A Gift of a Rubbing

The Gift of a Rubbing. A photo of a utility cover can be taken

while standing.  But a rubbing requires kneeling, securing the

paper and careful rubbing with a crayon.  Rubbing conditions

may be challenging, especially when the sidewalk is nitty-

gritty.  Therefore I consider a rubbing a special gift.

Bruce Laird is a talented artist who sent me this rubbing of

a gas cover that he did in Antibes France.

                gas-antibes-france.JPG Rubbing Gift

gaz-3.jpg  “Gaz” relief

I researched possible settings for this Gas Cover and decided

to surround it with antique pavers.  Bruce Laird’s Gift of a

Rubbing inspired my sculpture relief called “Gaz.”

Bobbi Mastrangelo-Gallery-Sculpture Relief Small

4 thoughts on “A Gift of a Rubbing

  1. Hi Bobbi,

    I greatly enjoyed meeting you, seeing your work,
    and visiting your studio. Jean told me that she
    knew I would love to meet you and see your art.
    Ha! Was she ever right!

    I just looked at your website. It is very classy.
    It made me jealous! My Mode 2 Associates site
    is not as rich in information, but we are happy
    to use it to show off our consulting and
    publishing enterprises. I hope you enjoy
    skimminmg through it when you have a minute.

    If I find any interesting photos in my file,
    especially ones of water covers, I’ll email them to you.

    Cordially,
    Peg Hall (Manhole Cover Enthusiast)

    Margarete Rooney Hall, Ph.D.
    Mode 2 Associates
    Gainesville FL 32653
    352-339-4710
    peg@peghall.com
    http://www.mode2associates.com

  2. Hello Bobbi,

    Your artistic talents never cease to amaze me. “Gaz” will command admiration and interest from onlookers since you brought such grandeur to a gas cover which laid there in its loneliness for a long time.

    Continued “grate” thoughts and efforts in seeking out to embellish that which has been trodden upon.

    Rosie
    “Solivita”

  3. Hi Bobbi,

    Thanks for sharing your website and blog.

    I especially like the “Don’t Go Soft on Terrorism”.

    Carol

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