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Fabrication work has resumed on a commission. It is far from complete, but I look forward to sharing it once it is finished!
People often say things like “there are a lot of elephants,” as an example. I do not really think that is the case. I think people gravitate toward the animal they like or identify with. When I am choosing which animal to make, I am looki
Home sweet home! Wrapped up a fifteen hour drive yesterday followed by a quick one hour this morning. A big thank you to Armonk and the Armonk Outdoor Art Show for having me and for the support and recognition with the Best New Artist award. I hope y
Day 7 of carving animals and I just finished this chimp! For those curious, I mostly use a drill bit to carve and a precision waxer to shape and contour the figures, all done from scratch and by hand. Wrapping it up for now since I’ll be headi

Latest News:

  • Best New Artist Award - Armonk Outdoor Art Show - September 2025

  • 1st Place Award - Saint Louis Art Festival - September 2025

  • Relocated to St. Louis, MO from Eugene, OR - April 2025

Next Show:

  • April 2026!

About the Artist: