[TheForge] Jesse James and Hofi

[Andrew Vida]

On 12/17/2011 5:12 PM, Jim Poulimas wrote:
> Sorry - were students - of Hofi.
>
> On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM, Jim Poulimas<poulmas at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> Ha ha who knows maybe the guy will produce some decent work. I never
>> apprenticed so the bulk of my instruction was/is through classes. I've seen
>> art students make ironwork with poor composition. Conversely I have been in
>> classes with people who have no training in art or metal who end up having
>> a remarkable aptitude for it. I doubt Jesse James will be the next Richard
>> Serra but keep mind Amit Har-lev and Tsur Sadan are both students of Hofi
>> and VERY respectable smiths.

Can't blame Hofi for doing the TV deal.  Probably paid well.

I have not seen a paycheck in over 4 years.  At this point I'd probably 
strip buck naked and dance through the streets of Seattle if someone 
would pay me.

So much to "MBA".  Feh.