"This is Pause for Reflection. Imagine a red fox on a cross-country journey. While bridging a little body of water, this one catches a flash of movement below. Foxes are known for their cleverness and curiosity, and this one is no exception. With natural agility it’s easy to balance, lean, and reach out delicately.
Pause for Reflection represents a shift into new territory for my work. Rather than my typical dynamic movement and joy, here I capture a moment of stillness and quiet reflection. The stylization is a little looser. The softer lines complement the quietness of the moment.
Part of the magic of this piece is how the viewer, like the fox, sees half of the sculpture when looking into the polished stainless steel reflecting pool. This effect allows Pause for Reflection to display well in a range of locations. Place it anywhere you want to capture a moment of quiet and beautiful inquiry.
Artist Statement
My work has always represented my vision and spirit. And if my current bronze series is any indication, that spirit is a tad whimsical.
Life is often way too serious. I want my pieces to lift the viewer and take them to a better place for a timeless moment. Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone smile and laugh with my work.
I am a classically trained sculptor. As a former repeat Director of the board for the La Scuola Classical Sculpture School, I keep one eye on the masters and the other on the present.
My work draws on my love of figurative expression and the freedom of impressionistic interpretation. Not to mention my love of animals. All of my work builds on my ability to observe and capture motion in clean lines.
Processes
My process typically begins with careful scrutiny of the anatomy and movement of my intended subject.
Dozens of digital images and sketches later, the subtle positions, relationships, and attitudes of my characters capture the feeling and story I seek to convey in the piece.
After I sculpt a piece in wax or oil-based clay, traditional lost-wax casting processes immortalize the design in bronze. One aspect of particular interest to me, and one for which I plan early in the sculpting phase, is the complex and rich patinas that constitute another hallmark of my work. Multiple layers of chemicals and oxides are applied to the heated bronze to achieve a range of unique effects, both translucent and opaque, that complement each design.
More About Me
My range of expression is enabled by a comprehensive skill set gained from extensive life experience. After earning a degree in Industrial Arts from Humboldt State University in Northern California, I came to my art in a roundabout way: mechanic, Master electrician, building official, sculptor. From design to production, there is little that I can’t do to realize my visions.
When I’m not in the studio, I can usually be found in the 10 large gardens with which I’ve surrounded my home and converted barn in the foothills of the Front Range south of Denver.
My work has received multiple awards and is represented by galleries across the United States. I have fulfilled numerous private, corporate, and public commissions." (from (
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