I was raised in a creative family-- a good way for an artist to start.

As a child I shaped my first sculptures out of wire. I chose to be a dentist because I loved to use my hands. Dentistry lead me to jewelry which I approach sculpturally; making pieces first out of wax and then casting them using the lost wax process, the same method that I used later for bronze works. More recently I have been working in a much larger scale in alabaster.

I relish seeing a shape take form. When I work in alabaster I am slowly removing stone layer by layer letting the stone speak to me at every step right up to the end when I must decide whether to leave the surface rough or hone it to a gleaming polish. Sea Song demonstrates both textures.

When working with precious metals, the process is reversed. The process is one of building up.

I like working both large and small. I find the combination an enjoyable mix. Whatever the size, whatever the medium, I put on my headphones, turn up the classical music, and disappear into the sculptural world.