In this small work, a service bell serves as the centerpiece. I had a difficult time trying to integrate so few pieces together. No matter how complex or simple, the trick seems to be to make all the elements talk to each other. To avoid having the parts seem like they were just thrown together. My graphic design background helps, so does my aesthetic. When I do get the pieces to work, the Foundling becomes an integrated whole.
I have to be careful when I work large. As I have mentioned, working large means having to deal with weight, loads, and structure. Small works have their challenges but large works almost feel like cr
As stated in a prior entry, I was concerned about how large this leaf bowl was. I was concerned that this element either needed a large work to support it or it would easily overwhelm it. It turns ou
How I create these works is a mystery to me. I often set out in a direction only to have to turn around or go off in a completely different tangent. The “not knowing” is both a source of joy as well a