Who would ever think a few years ago that I’d be writing a “Blog” … let alone a quick story about my commissioned bronze horse trophy going “viral”. In the interest of those who have yet to dive into Social Media (and trust me, this is ALL new to me), Wikipedia notes “The viral spread of an Internet message involves a convergence of modalities, including blogs, social networking sites, and mass media coverage. Well, to show you... Read More
Have you ever wondered how a ‘career path’ actually winds its way around your life? Really; who would have thought over 25 years ago that I’d ever be involved with some of the finest equine breeders and trainers in the world, let alone writing a Blog about it! Today I’m delighted to share a new twist to my artistry that now includes creating a commissioned trophy for the Canadian Gypsy Vanner Horse Society’s North America ‘Vanner Fair’. Breeders, owners... Read More
It’s always interesting and enlightening to attend annual festivals and art shows, yet I’m finding that equine events bring even more to the table. In addition to the traditional art show environment, there is a special air of excitement as some of the west’s finest bred horses saunter about with their heads held high in a way that only they can interpret. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why I continue to study the intricacies of animals. This past month, I attended... Read More
When you live in Lake Tahoe you never know who you’ll be rubbing elbows with; this past summer connected me to singer/song-writer Lacy J. Dalton who co-hosted a real nice event to support the Let ‘em Run Foundation’. The fundraiser included a Juried Art Show which led to an “Award of Excellence” for my bronze entitled “Horse Power” which is a sculpture of a Friesian Horse. The breed... Read More
“The work of the hand sculpts a place in the heart” is the spirit of my motto. I follow it every day and it just seems to be second nature to me. With my experience in interior design, I had a back ground in color and composition so it was a natural for me to transition into the art of sculpting. I started with one-of-kind designs for vintage Santa’s to Native American Indians – and dressed them in fabrics to complement the sculptured... Read More