I began my journey into sculpting during the mid-1990s while I was a student at the Academy of Art College (now known as Academy of Art University) in San Francisco. While I was living and studying art in San Francisco, I found myself among fellow art students and numerous artists who resided and worked in […]

Recently, I was asked some questions about my slightly modified Returning Home sculpture, which I’m creating for Dana Point, California to be installed sometime in 2026. This sculpture will be slightly different than the original Returning Home with slight changes to the composition and to the service members military branch (from US Coast Guard to […]

In 2024, I was commissioned to create a portrait bust for the Texas State Capitol to honor Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus. During the time I sculpted the life size bust I was able to film most of the process, but not all of it unfortunately. The finished bronze bust is […]

American made bronze sculpture What is bronze? Bronze is an alloy mainly made of copper, but it can also contain nickel, manganese, silicon, aluminum or zinc depending on what the foundry prefers to work with for the various uses of the alloy. The specific combination of the elements will dictate the bronze properties. Most of […]

Earlier this year I was asked to create a life-size bronze sculpture of a kneeling US Army Medic sculpture to be installed at a Veterans Park in Minnesota. At that time I had a random thought; could I merge two of my favorite sculptures that I’ve made to date into one sculpture? Since I really […]

20 years in the Loveland, Colorado sculpting community Prior to my move to Colorado, I lived in California and worked for two accomplished sculptors. My jobs were primarily focused on sculpting, and I engaged in a lot of it which was real important. However, I now realize (though I didn’t at the time) that I […]

When I first got into sculpture, I thought, like many artists, that you had to stick to one theme and message to be taken seriously. I think this notion came from how gallery artists often showcase their work and how they say galleries prefer your art to fit into a specific category. It makes sense […]

Since I can remember, dogs have always been a part of my life. As a kid, I was lucky to be surrounded by so many amazing dogs who showered me with love. They taught me invaluable lessons about unconditional love, which I carry with me as an adult. I’ve learned to love back just as […]

Jack Burke, Jr. and Jimmy Demaret at Champions Golf Club in Houston, TX My life-size bronze sculpture honoring golf icons Jack Burke, Jr. and Jimmy Demaret found its permanent home at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas—the very institution these legendary figures established together. The installation ceremony marked a significant milestone in preserving the legacy […]

Returning Home in Wisconsin This week I installed my latest bronze sculpture, “Returning Home,” which depicts a military family homecoming scene, in the beautiful city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This piece is the sixth permanent installation I’ve contributed to this meaningful Veterans Tribute trail, which continues to grow as a powerful testament to military service […]