The process utilized in creating “Angel” is one of “drip and puddle” and develops one melted drop of mild steel after another. There is no armature. There is only the tedious additive process that builds upon itself literally one small drop of molten steel upon another followed by hours of grinding and polishing. This combination of the additive and subtractive processes leads to the finished product of imagination to manifest into sculpture. This piece is relatively small, only approximately twelve inches in height, including the solid slate base. I began the process in the early 1990’s having been inspired while in France. The entire process, even for a piece so small, is a lengthy one, but the product is certainly worth the effort. “Angel” is now part of the private collection of my older daughter and is not for sale.

The process utilized in creating “Crucifix” is one of “piling on” and develops one manipulated piece of mild steel piled upon another. Each piece is shaped, buffed, and welded to the base piece. The piece develops through a process of trial and error and continues spontaneously until manipulation and imagination reach a climax. “Crucifix” measures twenty-four inches in height by eighteen inches in width, and two inches in depth, and is wall mounted. Exact replication is possible utilizing this process. But, my desire is not to replicate. It is to create original pieces.