What inspires you?

My pleasant surprise in my own development within the creative process

Describe your creative process.

I develop ideas in my head and in my sketch book. I translate those ideas to an 7.5" X 2.5" X 8' slab of Cedar. I cut, file, drill, and shape the slab into the configuration I envisioned. I generally finish the piece with a steel impregnated paint that appears to look exactly like rusted steel once the 3 step application process is completed. The base is created to capture the 18* extension at the bottom of the piece.

What are 3 words that best describe your work?

unique, thoughtful, skillfully rendered

Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Elongation... ElGreco, Modigliani, Picasso

What is the most important tool when creating your work?

A Makita sabre saw

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

"Trust Your Instincts" (from Ivan Karp, OK Harris Gallery, NYC)

Where do you go for inspiration?

I imagine possibilities before falling asleep