Clayton James sculpture

Clayton James, he was an enigma, an artist extraordinaire. He blurred the lines. Paintings were there, but he was mostly known for his outstanding sculptures. Smooth curves with sharp contrasts. His work was an offshoot byproduct of his contrarian nature. From a conscientious objector camp, he bounced into this bucolic bastion of boats and beatniks, and found his family. He’d been sent by Uncle Sam to the coast of Oregon, where he was inspired by the shuddering storms and sandy seashore…

…La Conner has good reason to honor this man, so there’s a move afoot to cast in bronze, one...