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Thursday, 08 May 2008 16:00 |
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Greetings to you and yes it has been a long time since I wrote a newsletter, please forgive me. Time has passed so quickly and I can`t help but say "where did the time go??" I wish it would slow down just a little bit. I was wondering whether it had anything to do with being so technologically distracted. Have you thought about that? We have so many high tech shows and tools and toys that even the time it takes to learn how to use them or fix them can consume huge amounts of precious time. I think it cuts into our true progress as human beings. I have spent so many hours advancing my career with computers and new art tools and projects that I sometimes feel very guilty wondering whether it`s all really worth the extra time for the learning curve. VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Some of my video experiments are already on my website and I will add new ones regularly so that you can see what I have been up to, creatively.gO TO: http://web.mac.com/williamhelin/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html I am still working on my new jewelry book which is looking real good, and my wife Sue is doing the tedious job of editing it for Karin at Raven Publishing. CALVIN HELIN BOOK I am now working on my cousin Calvin Helin`s second book with him on some very exciting characters, which will be be spoken more of in the near future. SPACE ART Last week I was notified that I will be commissioned by the Canadian Space Agency to do yet another patch for Bob Thirsk`s uniform for his next mission up to the Space Station for over 4 months. It is a great honor to work with Bob again as I feel he is truly one of the greatest role models of all time. BOB THIRSK VISIT Bob will be visiting me at the Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville on May 12. If you want to meet Bob please contact me or visit the resort around 11 am. SIMON THE SPIRIT BEAR The other exciting news is yesterday we brought Simon the Spirit Bear home from Vancouver to live with us. Simon was one of the bear sculptures that I created for the auction in Vancouver to raise money for the B.C. Lions Foundation for Kids. He was graciously sold back to us by the fellow who bought him as he felt we were going to be able to use Simon for our presentations. All these presentations are going to raise awareness about endangered kermode bears and wild salmon. Please do your best to help all endangered species and be good to Mother Earth and yourself. You are worth it. OTHER NEWS TO COME Spirit Bear Movie moving ahead House of Helin Fashion Launch Tigh Na Mara Resort Art Show Thank you for your time and God Bless you. Bill Helin
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