Sculpting in-the-round is a much freer and adventurous exercise than following a detailed drawing prepared as the roadmap for a bas-relief. It's more 'feel' than 'follow'.
Wood's physical characteristics present unique challenges and often dictate the path to a final result. It's got to be worked on its terms. For a subtractive sculptor, wood is a one shot deal. Once it's gone, it's gone.
Brook trout.
13" x 11" x 14"
Limewood. 2012
Brook trout.
11" x 17" x9"
Applewood. 2015
Brook trout
11" x 17" x 9"
Applewood. 2015
Atlantic Salmon
25 1/2" x 6" x 9"
Black walnut root. 2007
Rainbow trout
21 1/2" x 16" x 10"
Apple root. 2014
Rainbow trout for Trout Unlimited's 50th anniversary bronze edition.
15" x 11" x 7"
Limewood. 2009
Rainbow trout for Trout Unlimited's 50th anniversary bronze edition.
15" x 11" x 7"
Limewood. 2009
Short-nosed sturgeon.
8" x 27" x 10"
Swiss Pearwood. 2003
Dorado
11" x 27" x 10"
Ironwood. 2003
"Scooter", a short-nosed sturgeon for bronze
39" x 11" x 7 1/2"
Limewood. 2011
"Scooter" a short-nosed sturgeon for bronze.
39" x 11" x 7 1/2"
Limewood. 2011