My more recent work marks a new chapter in my creative journey as I embrace the role
of a 3D printing artist. While the medium has changed, my fascination with form,
texture, and space remains constant. I have never been drawn to heavy narratives;
instead, my work speaks through the language of shapes, lines, colors, light, and
negative space.

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My inspiration often begins with what I love to photograph and sketch—truss
structures and elements of nature. I am captivated by the way shadows from a truss
can fall across surfaces, creating unexpected patterns and interactions. These
observations become abstract explorations in my work. Some pieces echo the
intricate textures of barnacles, while others evoke the fluidity of water—its
movement in mountain streams, its ripples in the wind, or its break across a
shoreline.

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Many sculptures incorporate old tool and parts boxes salvaged years ago from the
now-vanished Boeing Surplus Store. Their aged patina and history add depth and
character to thework, bridging past and present.

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In creating these pieces, I have pushed the boundaries of what can be achieved
through 3D printing. Some designs proved impossible, forcing me to adapt and
innovate—a process that has become integral to my art. Working with CAD
software offers freedom and precision, allowing me to visualize and refine ideas
quickly, in contrast to the organic unpredictability of clay. Both mediums, however,
share a common thread: the interplay of control and chance.

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Recent work continues to explore how light interacts with structure, revealing
negative spaces and casting dynamic shadows. Others focus on surface textures
that suggest softness or skeletal frameworks reminiscent of bridges and
architectural forms.

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I also continue to work with clay as I develop my skills with 3D printing. I Love to
explore the same themes and techniques whether its clay or any other medium. I have
worked almost exclusively with clay for the last thirty five years. Clay will always be my
primary medium as I continue to work as a ceramics instructor and artist.