Each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind with its individual pieces cut and shaped by hand, then assembled using a variety of welding and soldering techniques.
Working directly in metal allows me to rough in my compositions in a very spontaneous, sketchy manner, which to me is what puts the "life" into a work of art. Once the core compositional and gestural elements are in place, things slow down a bit and the refinement of the form begins. This is when the sculpture becomes more descriptive, and the character of the subject emerges.
Different metals are chosen based on the coloration I can achieve through use of their natural attributes, or the effects that heat and chemical patination will have on them.
