Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the sculpture studio located?

My sculpture studio is located at:

I am in the studio most days, but hours vary. Studio visits are welcome by appointment—please contact me to schedule a visit.

How do I schedule a class with you?

I offer private classes in my studio on sculpture, mask making, watercolor and acryic painting. I have no fixed schedule, but arrange depending on need. I offer both individual sessions and small groups (2-3 people). Classes are more enjoyable with friends. I encourage registering together. See the Classes Page for additional details.:

• Individual sessions: $110 for a 2-hour class
• Small groups (2–3 people): $65 per person

Do you teach group classes?

Yes. I teach group classes in watercolor, sculpture and mask making at Oregon Art Center (formerly Oregon Society of Artists). These classes typically meet weekly and average about 10 students. Please see the current class schedule for details.

Do you accept commissions for sculptures or paintings?

Yes, I accept sculpture commissions and enjoy new creative challenges. The commission process includes:

• An initial conversation about your project
• A rough sketch of my interpretation
• Agreement on scale, materials, and cost
• A 50% deposit is required to begin. The remaining balance is due upon completion and delivery. If the finished piece is not accepted, I retain the artwork, and your deposit is credited toward the purchase of any current or future work from my studio.

What materials do you use to create your sculptures?

My sculptures are created using different materials for interior and exterior work.

Interior sculptures

Built on a carved marble base with a steel wire armature. Layers of paper or fabric saturated with a polymer binder form the structure, followed by a plaster-polymer surface for strength and texture. Finished with acrylic paint and a UV-protective sealer, intended for interior display only.

Exterior sculptures

Begin with a welded mild steel armature mounted to a steel plate base. High-density urethane foam is carved over the armature, sealed with fiberglass, painted with durable exterior enamel, and finished with a UV-resistant sealer for weather protection.

Where do your ideas come from?

My ideas come from reading, observation, and decades of drawing. I am a visual learner and keep hundreds of sketchbooks in my studio. An idea may require dozens of sketches before it becomes a sculpture. This is a nonlinear process—some ideas pause for months or years before returning in a new form. Even after sculpting begins, a piece often evolves significantly. I think of the process as a collaboration with the work itself.

Who has influenced you as an artist?

Artists who have influenced how I see include René Magritte, Georgia O’Keeffe, Rick Bartow, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and Thomas Moran.

Sculptors who have influenced my work include Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and Marcel Duchamp. Many of these artists worked across disciplines, which continues to inspire my approach to sculpture.