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 discuss four chisels (their purpose, why I use them, etc.) that I'm working with currently. I also show close-ups as I carve with them.Continue Reading

My friend and fellow sculptor Robin Antar graciously agreed to appear on my blog. She's a fantastic sculptor and a wonderful person as well.Continue Reading

On September 26, 2019, I had a studio visit from Harmon-Meek Gallery. It went very well, and several of my pieces are now at Harmon-Meek.Continue Reading

I'm very happy with this piece now. Lorrie Goulet helped me through some rough patches, that's for sure! I look forward to carving Carrara marble again.Continue Reading

I had to take off the too-small head. It was painful, but necessary. From then on, I've only used the material to carve pieces directly. No more maquettes.Continue Reading

After cleaning off many of the tool marks, it starts to dawn on me that if a maquette doesn't have good proportions the finished piece won't either!Continue Reading

I'm still working with my maquette. I didn't know the joys of direct carving at the time. Makes me cringe to think about that now.Continue Reading

I began working this gorgeous block of Carrara marble before I knew what direct carving was. I didn't know then that the finished piece would be nothing like I envisioned.Continue Reading