In 1967 a 17 year old teenager found himself staring into the window of a mid-Manhattan art
studio/gallery. This was no life-less collection of three-dimensional art. In the middle of the room was
a sculptor named Cipriano fashioning the portrait of a diplomat posing for him. In contrast with the
green plasticina clay he was using, were the dozens of white cigarette butts all over the floor. As I
watched in amazement I decided then to pursue clay modeling as my major at nearby Art & Design
High School.
Frank Eliscu (renown international sculptor and author) was our teacher for two years. He even
served as president of the National Sculpture Society of New York. He was a pleasure to be with and
even invited some of us to his studio in Ossining, N.Y. As things turned-out, 1967 was the same year
Icommitted myself to follow in Jesus’ footsteps and endeaver to do the work he did whole-souled.
After graduation I entered the full-time ministry and have continued as a volunteer until now. My art
training was not wasted as I have been able to raise a family by sign-painting. (Ecclesiastes 11:9,10
12:1 Mark 12:30)
It wasn’t until last year while attending a funeral for my nephew in Ohio, U.S.A. that I was inspired to
dabble with clay again. You see, my older sister had proudly displayed in her home things I had done
years ago, while I had none in mine. My kids didn’t even know I could do stuff with clay. Off I went to
Hobby Lobby to feed the craving. It was during this time that I approached Nancy Isett, head of the
ceramic/sculpture department at Central Texas College to enroll in class. Because of her enthusiasm
and encouragement, I am able to share these pieces with you today. If you are interested in buying
anything in this collection or commissioning a bust of anyone, please contact us at:
Angelo Reyes
1002 Metropolitan Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541
Phone: 254-526-2794
E-mail: monas_smile01@yahoo.com
studio/gallery. This was no life-less collection of three-dimensional art. In the middle of the room was
a sculptor named Cipriano fashioning the portrait of a diplomat posing for him. In contrast with the
green plasticina clay he was using, were the dozens of white cigarette butts all over the floor. As I
watched in amazement I decided then to pursue clay modeling as my major at nearby Art & Design
High School.
Frank Eliscu (renown international sculptor and author) was our teacher for two years. He even
served as president of the National Sculpture Society of New York. He was a pleasure to be with and
even invited some of us to his studio in Ossining, N.Y. As things turned-out, 1967 was the same year
Icommitted myself to follow in Jesus’ footsteps and endeaver to do the work he did whole-souled.
After graduation I entered the full-time ministry and have continued as a volunteer until now. My art
training was not wasted as I have been able to raise a family by sign-painting. (Ecclesiastes 11:9,10
12:1 Mark 12:30)
It wasn’t until last year while attending a funeral for my nephew in Ohio, U.S.A. that I was inspired to
dabble with clay again. You see, my older sister had proudly displayed in her home things I had done
years ago, while I had none in mine. My kids didn’t even know I could do stuff with clay. Off I went to
Hobby Lobby to feed the craving. It was during this time that I approached Nancy Isett, head of the
ceramic/sculpture department at Central Texas College to enroll in class. Because of her enthusiasm
and encouragement, I am able to share these pieces with you today. If you are interested in buying
anything in this collection or commissioning a bust of anyone, please contact us at:
Angelo Reyes
1002 Metropolitan Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541
Phone: 254-526-2794
E-mail: monas_smile01@yahoo.com
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