MY SCULPTURES
My work is inspired by my love of animals. My intention when making them is that the work will give the viewer a feeling of the animal's spirit and a positive feeling of well-being, peace and love. The doves, especially, are meant to give the feeling of peace and community when grouped together. The doves are beautiful standing alone as well.
I take commisions to custom sculpt dogs in various sizes. I sculpt your dog from photographs.
Rabbit
9 x 4.5 x 6 inches
I made this rabbit while looking at a live white rabbit that was given to me as a present from a friend while
I was on a grant to make animal sculpture at the Jing De Zhen Ceramic Institute in Jing De Zhen , China
under the mentorship of Professor Zhou Guo Zhen, who specializes in clay animal sculpture. The rabbit would jump around my little studio on campus while I worked and eat greens I bought it at the outdoor market.
Flock of Doves
11 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches
I sculpted these doves while sitting outside with clay and looking at birds in a park. I remember a passerby once stopped while I was at work and asked how I caught the dove in my hand. I told him it was a clay bird that I was making and he thought it was awesome. The birds do give a peaceful feeling. They can be displayed alone or in groups.
Horse
8 x 4 x 7 inches
The inspiration for this horse were Chinese Tang Dynasty horses. This is less stylized and the finish is like Greek marble statues. I love the feeling of dignity, pride and elegance that the Tang Horse sculptures give.
Wood Duck
13 x 6 x 8 inches
Dog Waiting for Tummy Rub
7 x 6 x 3 inches
This dog was inspired by one of our family dogs when I was a teenager. The dog's name was Brandy and was a yellow lab mix. She loved to have her stomach scratched more than anything. Such joy!
Sleeping Dog
6.5 x 2 x 5 inches
This is my lab mix, Kirby, curled up sleeping. I could make a custom sculpture of your dog sleeping.
Blue-Winged Teal Drake
13 x 6 x 8 inches
Mallard Hen
13 x 6 x 8 inches
Red Headed Drake
13 x 6 x 8 inches