The word *Artist* connotes a  driving creativity, and often, a person  who is outside the mainstream in terms  of outlook and goals.

        The word *Craftsman* (or woman)  communicates the idea of one who  works in established forms, with  precision and an attention to detail.

         Sometimes an individual has both these streams of talent and then a life path can be challenging, because a way must be found to work creatively and precisely at the same time, in a medium which allows both freedom and precision.

         Jim Mattern is such a person, and his life journey has been dedicated to mastery in both Art and Craft.