The first show I entered was the Bellevue Arts Fair in 2004 and since then my sculptures have been on display and sold in art shows and galleries in western Washington. I enjoy carving in all kinds of stone, although I prefer soapstone and alabaster because of the feel and beautiful coloring. Stone sculpture is a wonderful medium because it welcomes human touch and is a natural resource.
I use a variety of tools in sculpting my carvings. The larger sculptures are a challenge to work with at the start but become easier to handle as I remove everything that’s not part of the bear. I will lose almost thirty percent of the stone’s weight by the time the sculpture is finished. The first time I truly see the actual color in the stone is when I start wet sanding before applying the final finish.