My Process

How do I arrive at the forms my sculptures take? I draw. I draw a lot, with a pencil on a pad of paper. Then I erase, and draw again. Fully 9 out of 10 drawings will never be made into 3 dimensions. When I do choose a drawing worthy of being a sculpture I will find a block of stone of similar proportion. All of the carving, grinding and rubbing required to shape the stone is handwork and takes a great deal of time. This process requires more searching for the final form—not unlike my drawing process. As a sculpture begins to emerge from the stone, I continue to refine the form.

I want to present my pieces to the viewer at the most appealing height. This has led me to use a steel pipe to firmly support the stone, eliminate the need for a pedestal, and present the piece at the best height for viewing.

The act of drawing is easy, but the work is difficult. Conversely, making a sculpture is laborious, but if the piece is successful, it should not look belabored.