About Me
My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
My Career in fine arts spans over 40 years during which time I have continuously worked in both sculpture and painting. In addition I worked as an exhibition preparator at the Phoenix Art Museum, Director of the Glendale Community College Art Collection and as an Art Instructor at A.S.U. and other colleges.
My family has a long history of
My Career in fine arts spans over 40 years during which time I have continuously worked in both sculpture and painting. In addition I worked as an exhibition preparator at the Phoenix Art Museum, Director of the Glendale Community College Art Collection and as an Art Instructor at A.S.U. and other colleges.
My family has a long history of collecting. My father was a percussion/ flintlock gun collector. Starting in my youth swords became my passion with Japanese swords in prime position.
My Medium
My Inspiration
My Background
I use many different mediums, such as Stone, Acrylics, Oils, Exotic Hardwoods , Steel and Repurposed Objects. I believe that working in a single medium is restrictive to my artistic process. Ideas manifest in various ways through my sense of whimsy, balance, color and my individual style.
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
I'm a urban Sonoran desert soul and enjoy it's nature and cultural aspects. I love creating new objects and imagery in my work. As a sculptor and Weapons/Militaria Collector I am also strongly influenced by history and process. I have been very fortunate to have received a Fulbright Scholarship to Japan. While there many added experien
I'm a urban Sonoran desert soul and enjoy it's nature and cultural aspects. I love creating new objects and imagery in my work. As a sculptor and Weapons/Militaria Collector I am also strongly influenced by history and process. I have been very fortunate to have received a Fulbright Scholarship to Japan. While there many added experiences provided new inspirational content both personally and in my creations.
I am the President of the Japanese Sword Society of the United States and welcome you to look at our website and consider joining our association. We publish a bimonthly newsletter dealing with Japanese Swords and related subjects.
ANTIQUE APPRAISALS
Formal Written Appraisals $350.00
I offer written insurance appraisal services starting at $250. for antique edged weapons and firearms. The prime emphasis is Japanese swords and fittings but I am also well versed in weapons of the world. Please contact me for assistance with your specific needs.