Key Takeaways Living African American women who practice direct carving in stone or wood are exceptionally rare, with only one to three artists documented today Historical figures like Edmonia Lewis and Elizabeth Catlett carved directly in stone and marble, establishing a powerful tradition that few have continued Direct carving requires physical strength, dedicated studio space,...Continue Reading

Key Takeaways Direct carving in stone and wood requires understanding how each material behaves before you ever pick up a chisel Choosing the right stone or wood is as creative a decision as any cut you’ll make Surface treatment, negative space, and tool selection all shape the final piece as much as the carving itself...Continue Reading

I reflect on teaching direct carving in wood at Woodstock School of Art and carrying on the tradition my mentor, Lorrie Goulet, passed down to me.Continue Reading

This video show the photos I took as I carved a shishito pepper. First I made a casting of the pepper and then carved it in alabaster stone.Continue Reading

The show of my work at Harmon-Meek Gallery in February, 2023, was a high point for me. Pieces by Lorrie Goulet and Jose DeCreeft were also shown.Continue Reading

I recently viewed a delightful documentary on Robert Motherwell, the New York School, and the Abstract Expressionists.Continue Reading

The shape of the butternut squash is so wonderful! Here's a video of the process of carving one out of orange alabaster stone.Continue Reading

A suggestion from the Internet helped me to achieve a beautiful natural sheen on my newest sculpture, "Enfold", in black walnut wood.Continue Reading

I was honored to represent Lorrie at her opening reception held at Harmon-Meek Gallery in Naples, Florida. It was a beautiful show!Continue Reading

I don't use sandpaper on my sculptures. Instead, I finish the surfaces using a variety of chisels. Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes peek.Continue Reading