So far this fastening option has not been successful. I am trying some various types/gauges of wire to see how will be the best solution to assembling the tiles the way I envisioned this project. Braided wire is not working but solid core 12 & 14 gauge has worked out well. It’s fairly stiff and … Read more

Sanctification Sculpture I decided to build a small maquette of my “sanctificaton” idea. This is a 3d version of the drawing I envisioned. It reminded me of a time when I was working in clay doing special effects on a TV project that never got picked up. I spent a lot of time sculpting and … Read more

Fresh out of the kiln. I will need to spend some time with these Here’s the whole group – 12 tiles total. I have been experimenting a bit with some drawing on clay – then glazing/firing them to see what effects may be found. I hope to do another set soon. I will be continuing … Read more

Some discussions about the “environmental” overtones with the trees and cut trees that I was working on sparked some conversations about sanctification. In regards to the trees that had been culled and the intended purpose for the tree once it was selected. God selects us to be more than we would be on our own. … Read more

My linocut setup at my desk. This process of a linoleum cut project is in the works too. I will have approximately 9 linocuts to experiment with some color and layering of textures. I am setting up a fun little project of printing these by driving over a rigged up “press” for under the tires … Read more

After seeing some hexagon and rhombus shaped Islamic tiles at LACMA I really felt compelled to experiment a bit with how I may approach the matter. Where the applied arts and the fine arts cross paths is a place where I am curious about what can happen there. Since I have been so immersed in … Read more

With my current trend of working with the rhombus shape and the opportunities it offers in making non-rectilinear grids I have this first layout ready to go to press. This is a 4’x8′ piece of plywood that will be printed and then cut out with a digitally controlled router. The imagery I am using is … Read more

Watching an Art:21 — this is the back of an Elizabeth Murray This is the back of my constructed hexagon piece.

The Day I Arrived Back from the Summer Residency at APU So, after all of the preparation and planning for my summer residency. I arrived on the campus at APU for a whirlwind experience. From the first minute on campus to the last minute after the hooding ceremony, it was one new experience after another.Meeting … Read more