Rudy Candler Lapidary

Rudy Candler is a chemistry professor with the University of Alaska. He spent many years in Wasilla, Alaska teaching. Dr. Candler (as he hates to be called) retired from the classroom about two years ago and moved to Eastern Oregon. He now teaches on-line and does some lapidary work to make a little extra money. Some of his creations, such as the Rhodenite sculptures, come from stone he carried out on his back from remote areas in Alaska and the Yukon. Always a forward thinker, Rudy decided that he could supplement his retirement income by parking his pickup and going to a mule and cart for transportation. He got himself a mule named Tom. Tom lives in Rudy's back yard and stands out on Rudy's deck to watch television. Tom is learning how to pull a wagon, and when his training is complete, Rudy is toying with the idea of making a pilgrimage back to Alaska by mule driven cart. He is pictured here in his cart driving outfit. We love having long, animated discussions with Rudy on the environment, politics, German food and other contemporary issues. We hope you will enjoy Rudy's work as much as we enjoy his unique charms.