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Sculptor, Painter, & Photographer
Stay updated on my expeditions throughout the world and see BTS of my art process 🎨 📷

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Beautiful, But Dangerous! 🐠

I’ve felt the sting of a lionfish firsthand, and I can tell you, it’s no fun!

Lionfish are beautiful animals, with their long, flowing fins and striking patterns. But they’re also an invasive species here in Florida, and their venomous spines can deliver quite a painful sting. I learned that lesson the hard way while collecting lionfish from a reef!

Despite that experience, I’ve always found them fascinating to sculpt. There’s so much to work with, and I especially enjoy the challenge of recreating all their delicate features. From the way the fins spread out to how the spines fit together, it’s an interesting fish to study.

Here’s a look at the sculpting process and the finished bronze, King of the Reef!

Want to see more of King of the Reef? Take a closer look on my website. Link in bio! 🔗

#lionfish #sculpting #bronzesculpture #natureinspiredart #timelapse

Back in the Studio! 🎨

After spending the summer in Alaska, I’m back in Stuart, Florida, getting settled into the studio again. I decided to start with a little warm-up painting to get back into the groove of things. Sometimes it’s nice to just pick up a palette knife, play around with some color, and paint for enjoyment.

It’s good to be home again!

#oilpainting #wildlifeart #handpainted #originalpaintings #natureinspiredart

Every Feather Begins the Same Way🪶

A simple ball of clay, pressed into place and smeared into shape with my thumb. From there, I keep building, one feather overlapping the next. As the layers grow, texture and movement take shape. That’s one of my favorite parts of sculpting; when all those individual details come together, making the bird feel alive.

If Landing Spoonbill caught your eye, you can learn more about this sculpture on my website. Link in bio 🔗

#claysculpting #handmadeart #roseatespoonbill #natureinspiredart #wildlifeart

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