Woman

Alaskan Soapstone
Size:10” high x 6” wide x 6” deep 

I asked her name many times before I heard a low deep voice simply answer, “Woman.”

Caffeine Buzz

Black Virginia soapstone and Italian Translucent alabaster on a walnut wood base
Size: 8” high x 6” wide x 6” deep

An oversized coffee bean has split apart… releasing the fleeting little white “Caffeine Buzz.”

Sea Flutes

Light green Soapstone on a dark green marble base
Size: 12” high x 8” wide x 6” deep

These “Sea Flutes” appear to be growing on the bottom of the ocean, swaying in the current. Some of the “flutes” are open, therefore hollow and quite thin making the soapstone translucent.

Mariah

Colorado Alabaster on a dark green marble base
Size: 9” high x 8” wide x 6” deep

Mariah is from that breathtaking view… that shortness of breath that comes from standing on a mountain top, way up high amongst the wind.

See Mariah on the “Available for Purchase” page.

Flamingo

A Deep Relief in Indiana Limestone on an Indiana Limestone Base
Size: 16” high x 13” wide x 3” deep

Flamingo is one of the sculptures that had been floating around in my head for several years before I finally got a chance to carve it. I’m looking forward to producing several more water bird sculptures. I have the stone and the design for a blue heron I hope to work on soon.

See Flamingo on the “Available for Purchase” page.

Turbulent Waters

Indiana Limestone on a forged steel base
Size: 23” high x 24” wide x 26” deep

When I was whitewater kayaking “turbulent water” was always stimulating and challenging and usually offered an opportunity for a new experience… if I could only get though to the other side up right and safe. Maybe “turbulent waters” in our lives can offer some of these same ideas.

See Turbulent Water on the “Available for Purchase” page.

Exhaling

Indiana Limestone on a blown concrete base
57” high x 14” deep x 23” wide

She comes from the bottom of the ocean where she slow dances to a different time frame. Exhaling, the bubbles slowly float to the top.

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Isabella

Italian Translucent Alabaster on a dark green marble base
23” high x 6” wide x 6" deep

Isabella is… my winged female form.

Stepping over the Line

Raspberry Alabaster on a black marble base
Size: 9” high x 4” wide x 4” deep

This little twisted female torso has so much movement that when I saw a thin white line running straight through the black marble base it was easy to conclude she was “stepping over the line”.

Mask of Winter Wisdom

Italian Translucent Alabaster on a black marble base
Size: 10” high x 7” wide x 5” deep

For me, the snow owl represents the wisdom one hopes to acquire by their “winter” years. Being a mask, it brings to mind the question, “Could I be hiding behind my established wisdom/expertise – not permitting myself to consider new ideas or skills.” This sculpture is to acknowledge and celebrate acquired wisdom and gently reminds us to always “hunt” for more.

See Mask of Winter Wisdom on the “Available for Purchase” page.

Three Lilies

Colorado Raspberry Alabaster, free standing
Size: 13” high x 11” wide x 4” deep

Three Lilies is the product of a two part exercise I gave myself. First, I decided I wanted to make more then one of something – a group. The second part was to incorporate the base into the same stone as the sculpture – so there would be no need to add a second stone as a base. It was a fun challenge and I was pleased with the outcome.

Morning Glories in the Calla Lily Bed

Green, yellow, and orange colored Colorado Alabaster on a black marble base
16” high x 6” wide x 6” deep

There are four tall flowing calla lilies and down below, a morning glory blossom with three little seedlings. Which are the flowers and which are the weeds? This sculpture reminds us that maybe we should stop on occasion and rethink or question some of our opinions, values and priorities. Which are the flowers and which are the weeds?

Mary Ruth Elizabeth

Colorado Raspberry Alabaster on a Black Marble Base
19” high x 6” wide x 6” deep

This sculpture represents a family of three generations of women. Mary Ruth Elizabeth is “in the family way.” Mary is from a past generation when women were required to be a little more demure during pregnancy, therefore her head is tilted a little forward and her arms wrap around her unborn daughter. The flow of her long dress and head covering also wrap forward to keep private her “condition”. Turning the sculpture you see that Mary’s daughter, Mary Ruth Elizabeth II has grown into a beautiful strong woman and that she is now pregnant with her daughter. “Ruth’s” generation is not required by our society to be so secretive about her pregnancy. Pregnant women are welcomed in public and sometimes even celebrated. Ruth’s head is held high. Her long hair is lose and her curls flow freely down her back which is arched in the famous pregnancy stance… belly pushed forward, both hands supporting the small of the back. Her dress also flows freely accenting her round belly and predicting the birth of “Elizabeth,” Mary Ruth Elizabeth III. This sculpture celebrates the mother-daughter-granddaughter bond of all families.

See Mary Ruth Elizabeth on the “Available for Purchase” page.

Lily-Tree

Cream colored Colorado Alabaster on a black marble base
Size: 16” high x 6” wide x 6” deep

Lily-Tree represents two of my favorite seasons: Spring and Fall. The large Lily bloom is of course for spring. It is set on a slight tilt so the textured pistil full of pollen can be easily reached. One thin leave wraps from the front to the back. As you turn the sculpture, the season changes to Fall. A bare tree form is carved in negative relief. The tree is slightly textured, separating it from the highly polished surroundings. Look close at the color variation in the stone and you can see the leaves falling from the tree.

Coriolis

Pink Georgia Marble on a white Georgia marble base
Size: 20” high x 22”wide x 9” deep

Coriolis was an assignment I gave myself to see how I would do a geometric piece. On one side the spirals swirl clockwise while on the other they swirl counterclockwise. It brought to mind the effect of the Coriolis force in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres.

Cornucopia

Carrara marble on a black Tennessee marble base
Size: 8 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.

Cornucopia was commissioned by the City of Norris, Tennessee to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. It was the first piece of public art commissioned by Norris and had tremendous community support. It represents the abundance of the important things in life we have here in Norris. Although it appears to be empty it celebrates the non-tangible such as our wonderful sense of community, volunteer spirit and pride of home. To celebrate the history Norris has with the Norris Dam, when it rains the water is caught in the top of the sculpture which represents Norris Lake and runs down the spine, representing the Clinch River. It was installed in the town square in front of the Regional Public Library and next door to Norris City Commons.

See the Cornucopia pictorial story for “in progress” photos and more information on this project.

St. Pete

Raspberry Colorado Alabaster on a marble base
Size: 8” high x 12” wide x 9” deep

St. Pete was one of my first shell forms. It is named after the town (beach) where I grow up in Florida. I was showing it at the Decatur Arts Festival in Georgia and won the purchase award. It is part of the town of Decatur’s permanent art collection and can be seen in the Stephen Decatur Room of the Decatur City Hall. I’ve been told it sits on the Mayor’s Desk.