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Many of the ideas for my work come from life experience in the high-desert area of the southwest. Items are kept as realistic as possible with significant attention to detail; plants have dimension and texture, fence rails go through fence posts not behind them, mailboxes have mail in them.
Initial drawings are produced to maintain appropriate perspective so that separate items do not appear out of proportion when displayed together. Preliminary models of the individual components are then developed. This enables me to fine-tune the techniques and procedures used to create the finished piece.
A multi-layered patina technique adds color and realism to many of my botanical sculptures. This technique can require several days for the layers to react with the copper and blend to achieve the desired colors and tonal shadings. A neutralizing technique stops the process and the resulting patina is sealed to retain the color. Gold leaf may then be applied to highlight the edges of the flowers or leaves prior to application of a final sealer.
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