I began direct metal sculpting in 2001 when, during a move, I discovered an unused welding set in the back of my father-in-law’s garage. I asked if I could use it, he agreed. I have been in love with sculpting metal since that day. Steel sculpting allows me to easily express my emotions, dreams, and visions.
I also find interesting pieces of metal along the highways and byways. Each piece of metal I collect may spend years in my studio, on a shelf or in a pile, until I “rediscover” it while searching for just the right piece for the next sculpture. I am a “direct metal” welder. I use a wire-feed welder and plasma cutter to cut and weld the pieces of metal together into the forms I desire.
2016 - June -July - Ruth Bancroft Sculpture in the Gardens, Reeds and Nirvana sculptures, Ruth Bancroft Foundation, Danville, CA
2016 – May – Triton Gala Exhibition, Triton sculpture commission by Museum curator for the gala, Triton Museum, Santa Clara, CA
2016 - April - ISC Pacific Rim Sculptors Exhibition, Avoidance of Chastity sculpture, Art Object Gallery, Japantown, San Jose, CA
This festival also combines fine art and fine craft with an elaborate collection of domestic and imported wines for tasting. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine glass with six tasting tickets; allowing them to enjoy their magnificent wine, while strolling through over 5,000 pieces of original artwork, all while the soothing sounds of live music float through the air.
