I first became interested in sculpting while visiting Santa Fe on vacation in August, 2001 with my mom. There we met Scott Rogers, who was working on a sculpture of a cowboy on horseback. We knew immediately that this was something both of us had to learn. Scott was very helpful in giving us suggestions as to the best way to learn the art of sculpting. In particular, he provided us with the phone number of George Davis, an instructor whom he had studied with while living in Dallas. I can't say enough good things about George. He is a wonderful teacher, mentor, and friend and I'll always be grateful to him for introducing me to the wonderful world of sculpting.

In addition to twice weekly classes with George, I have had the good fortune to study with and gain inspiration from some of the finest sculptors in the country including Scott Rogers, Bruno Lucchesi, Stanley Bleifeld, John Coleman, Mehl Lawson, Fritz White, and Lincoln Fox. I've also learned a great deal from Richard Cowan of Hoka Hey Fine Arts foundry in Dublin, TX. Seeing the work and skill that is required to produce a bronze mold and casting gives me tremendous respect for the importance of foundry workers, who are artists in their own right.

I feel fortunate to have found something I love to do. Sculpting is difficult, but the challenge is one of the things that makes it fun and exciting! You can study sculpting for a lifetime and never learn all the secrets of this ancient art. My goal is to keep studying anatomy, proportion, rhythm, composition and all the other characteristics that make a good piece of sculpture. Above all, I want to continue to learn and grow as an artist. To me, transforming a lump of clay into a finished work of art is magical. It's something I don't think I'll ever grow tired of.