Spirit Companions: New Work in Stone and Bronze
ThereÕs little doubt in my mind that I have become more interested in expressing my admiration for the spirit of my subject than only forming a testament to its
external beauty. For me, every subject I seek to interpret holds a place and time in Nature. Some possess a nobility, while others may define a distinct courage, and skills finely tuned to their circumstances. Along with their distinctive role in their wild communities, their presence is vital to me in making a desert plateau unique, a sprawling tundra memorable or a shrouded forest inviting. Each subject brings a whispered secret to share of its particular place. The artist becomes the
translator and conveyor of the message.
IÕve sought to bring forward the subtle, spiritual side of these subjects. Over many years, by directing my senses to their lives, IÕve made them an essential part of who I am -- Indeed, IÕve made them my spirit companions.