I prefer to allow
natural perfection to be appreciated more than my own work as
“translator” so I most often sand the stone or wood
to erase my tool marks and emphasize the grain or veining or
other unique character of the material. The resulting sculptures
are always one-of-a-kind and reflect my reverence for and delight
in the beauty to be found everywhere we choose to seek it out.
My primary passion is for working with trees, but I also enjoy
the adventure of playing with marble, soapstone and especially
limestone, as in the abstract “Lyric” on display in
Art ‘Round Town. The process of chipping away at logs and
stones requires power equipment, hand tools, huge amounts of
time and messy effort plus an abiding passion for this quest.
To better appreciate this process, visitors of all ages are welcome
any time of year at my Saugatuck studio where touching is not
only permitted, but encouraged-- and you can observe the entire
wood and stone sculpting process from beginning to end. |
