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Finding My Way Back to the Studio, and to You
The Art of Living Over the past while, life has been very full, and my website quietly slipped into the background while I focused on community work, housing projects, and my ongoing sculpting journey. I am happy to say that my online home is finally open again, and I am easing back into sharing my work, my process, and the stories behind the art. In the studio, I have been spending time with my beloved horses in clay, exploring anatomy studies, quiet moments of connection, and pieces that honour the deep bond we share with the animals in our lives. Some of these works are part of an ongoing series…
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How Life Shapes the Artist Within
Life is not a straight line. From the moment we arrive in this world, we begin building who we are, piece by piece, block by block. Some of those blocks are forged in the warm fires of love, connection, and creativity. Others come cracked, weathered, or clumsily stacked through pain, indifference, or misunderstanding. But each one counts. Each one matters. The people we meet, the moments we share, however fleeting or enduring, leave impressions. They shape and soften us in ways we don’t always see until we’ve had time to step back. Some encounters bring color, others shadow. Some add lightness to our form, while others leave quiet hollows. But…
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Blog Post #2: The Stallion Sculpture – Overcoming Setbacks and Pushing Forward
Creating a piece as monumental as my partial life-sized bust of a stallion during my Artist in Residence program with Joel Prevost at Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio has been an incredible journey. It’s going to be a massive undertaking and a true testament to the power of collaboration with a world-class mentor. From the very beginning, this project has pushed my limits, and I know there will be many more of those moments before the piece is complete. However, as with any ambitious artistic endeavor, setbacks are inevitable. One of the most significant challenges we faced came when we attempted to build a superstructure to support the sculpture. We had…
