“Jaw, Paw, Hand, Drawer”buckeye, bronze, aluminum, and rubber This sculpture is part of a larger body of work entitled “Domestication for Survival”. The works uses specific animals as metaphor to investigate the roles within a family dynamic. “Jaw, Paw, Hand, Drawer” is in part, a self portrait. At some point wolves became dogs. Some say, …
“The trust you handed over”buckeye, leather, brass, steel, Mylar, and rubber This sculpture is part of a larger body of work entitled “Domestication for Survival.” The works uses specific animals as metaphor to investigate the roles within a family dynamic. “The trust you handed over” is in part, an apology. This body of work started …
While at the Hazel River Art and Antiques in Washington, VA I came across a gourd in rough shape. Someone had drawn a tie and jacket on the gourd to make it look like a potbellied person. I thought it would make a cute little banjo….So I made it into one. It is one of …
My amazing wife Holly was doing a number of Art markets in a row and needed a lightweight seat, but not one where you had to get all the way up and down. Also you did not want to see her disappear behind the booth. So I made her this walnut and pine perch. It …
From July 2020-May of 2021 I am taking part in a year long luthiery apprenticeship in Violin making. I am making two violins. One for myself and one for my wife, and then maybe making more for other folks who are interested. This is the first one “in the white”. Which means before it has …
I have always been impressed with people groups and individuals who make so much with so little. The people of Eastern Kentucky made these instruments with the most basic of tools so I thought I might do the same. This banjo is made with 5 tools; A handsaw, a coping saw, a file, a $4 …
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The Bluegrass Youth Ballet was looking for a solution to cover the massive front window of their studio while still having taking advantage of the natural light in the room. I thought I could help. The Bluegrass Youth Ballet is an amazing place, accepting of everyone, encouraging everyone, and celebrating everyone while not compromising on …