Hands At Work, The Stone Mason

My brother at work :) He continually tells me that he's "not photo material" (as I stalk him around our yard, lol), but I think when he sees this, he might just see what I see.

It's a wonderful experience to watch him work. He carefully sorts through the piles of stone until he finds a suitable piece, breaks them deliberately when needed and, once it all comes together, you simply can't image it having been layed-out any different way. Each piece flows into the next. Symmetry.

Stone Masonry is a form of artistry, certainly among the oldest. It brings to mind the word "craftsman" which, sadly, is not as prevalent as it was in the generations before us. Stonework holds a special intrique for me; having originally come from New England, where fabulous granite buildings and age-old rock walls outlining ancient property boundaries still stand proudly amongst the new concrete, metal and glass structures. I look at those beautiful creations and can't help but wonder about the men that crafted them; that spent a lifetime practicing and honing their art. And then, I look at my brother working ... and I smile with pride.

Hands At Work, The Stone Mason Art Prints by Christine Stonebridge - Shop Canvas and Framed Wall Art Prints at Imagekind.com