My previous article began to explain the rather broad topic of how I got started. This is a question I hear often while at trade shows. My involvement in three dimensional and metal arts seemed a logical place to begin. Artistic talent alone however is far from enough to turn a skill into a business. […]

“How did you get started?” This is one of the questions that I hear the most while attending my various trade shows. So naturally it struck me as a great topic for a blog, or two as the case may be. My typical response to this inquiry starts with the fact that I have always […]

Some of the most intriguing expressions of art can often be perceived in a number of ways.   Is the true meaning of a piece that which was intended by the artist or what is recognized by the observer? It can certainly be argued that many subconscious messages present themselves with a piece of artwork, perhaps […]

My unexpected woodchuck guest who happened by the workshop last week unwittingly became the star of his own blog article. In turn, his comical presence motivated me to tell the tales of a few more of my Appalachian animal acquaintances. Living in a remote area does distance me from any excess of human population, but […]

Having a weekend without a tradeshow, I strolled over to my workshop on Saturday morning ready for a day of wax carving. I sat down to check my email before embarking on the new custom project when I heard a loud rustling! I often leave my door open during nice weather. On occasion a stray […]

I think it is virtually impossible to read about the various projects listed on the Girls Not Brides website without feeling driven to help in some way. This wonderful charity works diligently to educate and assist young women in developing countries. In these impoverished societies the female children are normally affected to a far greater […]

Just one year ago I released a necklace in memory of my great grandmother Angeliki in order to both raise money for women’s charities and raise awareness of issues facing women worldwide. In doing so I was awakened to some disturbing facts about just how prevalent issues of abuse and human trafficking are internationally and […]