The 2016 Ames Area Studio Tour will be Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Over the next few weeks we'll introduce you to our artists and attempt to give you a small glimpse of what you might see when you visit their studios. We hope you are able to join us!
Find more information here.
Find more information here.
Jess Huenneken - Some Bearded Guy [2306 258th St., Ames]
According to the website of Jess Huenneken’s, aka Some Bearded Guy, he’s just a bearded guy who makes stuff. He says, “If you want stuff, you should have me make it for you.” This simplicity translates effortlessly to his unpretentious, yet profound works of art.
Huenneken describes his art as fine woodworking. Though he has little formal training, Huenneken’s background as an artist stems from music and photography lessons he had as a younger man. He says his wife, who also serves as his artistic partner, paints and does digital art, so the two often collaborate on projects.
Some items the Bearded Guy has made in the past include pens, tables, and cutting boards. Huenneken wants all of his artwork to be unique.
“Much of my work will show incongruous materials or media to achieve something new. I try to take vintage materials and transform them into something you won't see at your average craft show,” Huenneken says.
Though he clearly has mastered the skill of woodworking, Huenneken is continually looking for ways to differ and improve upon his artwork.
“Learning new skills to incorporate into my work and seeing how various materials work with each other [inspires me]. For example, working with Art Ciccotti in his glass studio has changed how I view the way I can treat wood,” Huenneken says.
Huenneken chose to be a part of the Ames Area Studio Tour because he believes it’s a good way to reach the community at large, and he enjoys making custom items for people.
More information on Some Bearded Guy and his products can be found on his Facebook, Etsy, and website.
Learn more about Jess Huenneken, his work, and the Ames Area Studio Tour by visiting our website, here.
Huenneken describes his art as fine woodworking. Though he has little formal training, Huenneken’s background as an artist stems from music and photography lessons he had as a younger man. He says his wife, who also serves as his artistic partner, paints and does digital art, so the two often collaborate on projects.
Some items the Bearded Guy has made in the past include pens, tables, and cutting boards. Huenneken wants all of his artwork to be unique.
“Much of my work will show incongruous materials or media to achieve something new. I try to take vintage materials and transform them into something you won't see at your average craft show,” Huenneken says.
Though he clearly has mastered the skill of woodworking, Huenneken is continually looking for ways to differ and improve upon his artwork.
“Learning new skills to incorporate into my work and seeing how various materials work with each other [inspires me]. For example, working with Art Ciccotti in his glass studio has changed how I view the way I can treat wood,” Huenneken says.
Huenneken chose to be a part of the Ames Area Studio Tour because he believes it’s a good way to reach the community at large, and he enjoys making custom items for people.
More information on Some Bearded Guy and his products can be found on his Facebook, Etsy, and website.
Learn more about Jess Huenneken, his work, and the Ames Area Studio Tour by visiting our website, here.
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