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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…
