Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What kind of stone do you use?
    Currently, all of my work is done in soapstone and alabaster. More recently, I have only been acquiring alabaster because I am fascinated by the layers of colour and the possibilities of translucency it offers.

  2. How do you do your sculpting? What tools do you use?
    Most of my work is done with hand-chisels and rifflers (specialized files for stone-carving). Deep excavations which can't be refined by them involve the use of powered tools. You can view pictures of the tools here.

  3. How long does it take to finish one of your sculptures?
    Each piece varies, both in actual hours sculpted and the span of time through which it developed. On average, I work on a sculpture for 30 hours and across 4 months. Some sculptures, such as Soapstone #14 and Alabaster #6, took over 60 hours to complete; Soapstone #15 was started in 2003 and completed in 2006.

  4. How much do your sculptures cost?
    Currently, the majority of the sculptures range between $500 and $700, with sculptures starting at $100 and ranging well past $1,000. If you are interested in a price for a specific sculpture, or would like to commission a work, please contact me. I am interested in creating sculptural works which are much smaller or larger than what I typically produce, but only upon request at this time.

  5. How did you get into sculpting?
    I have experimented with different media for as long as I can remember. Two-dimensional media, such as painting and photography, did not give my art the feeling of depth I needed. Pottery was closer to what I wanted, but the malleability was incompatible with my nature. Just before beginning my studies in university, I was introduced to stone sculpture and it quickly became my medium of choice.

  6. Are you on MySpace?
    No, but I am active in many other online communities. Please visit my Networking page for a list of the ones in which I participate. I also have a Facebook Page if you would like to become a fan and show your support.

  7. What happened to untitled alabaster #9?
    There is no alabaster #9 sculpture. My good friend, who purchased #6, started referring to it as #9. When we finally realized the mis-numbering, the reference had stuck. Rather than adding to the confusion, I have simply skipped over 9.