I digitally sculpted the organic leafy elements for the bronze lamp fixtures in the Chicago Cultural Center. I worked with architects to replicate the the original lamps that were only known through grainy photos and drawings, to sculpt decorative elements that were printed for investment casting, and cast into bronze. Below is a short clip which shows the final installation of the massive light fixtures.
Talk given to faculty and students, about my work flow, at Lewis University
I gave a talk to students and faculty at Lewis University, about my workflow to create a life-sized figurative sculpture from concept to bronze fabrication.
Br. James Miller bust at Cretin- Derham Hall →
A 3rd edition of the Brother James Alfred Miller bronze bust is installed at Cretin- Derham Hall high school in St. Paul. A second edition of this sculpture was shipped to Huehuetenango, Guatemala, to be unveiled at Blessed Br. Millers Beatification ceremony on December 7, 2019.
Dedication of the de La Salle monument at Lewis University
New bronze statuettes showing at Frameworks Gallery
Two new statuettes in bronze, Standing Woman and St. Teresa of Calcutta, are on display at Frameworks Gallery in Highland Park, St. Paul.
Sketches
Life Drawing
Life Drawing
Life Drawing
Life Drawing
Life Drawing
St. Teresa sculpture
After waiting a few months for the temperature to rise and the weather to be more suitable for adhesives to cure, we finally installed the life sized sculpture of St. Teresa of Calcutta. More photos will be taken after the snow has melted and leaves are on the trees.
A few recent figure drawings
Study of a human skull
Life Drawing
A few drawings form last weekends drawing co-op.
Life Drawing
Drawings from this weekend.
Life Drawing
Digital Maquette
Digital model for a project to be installed spring 2018.