John and his staff create sculpture from steel, bronze, or aluminum. The inspiration comes from many different sources. We have created an 8 foot wall sculpture adapted from a small pen and ink drawing by Alex Calder. A casual conversation about a 6" bronze dragon wrapped around a vase developed into a 9 foot long yard ornament. Form blends with function when the painted components of composition are utilized as a room divider or balcony grille.
I look to nature for my personal inspirations. Some examples of that may be the symmetry of a flower blossom or watch the shadow lines of a tree branch in winter. Those images can translate into so many things such as an arching grille with stark modern lines. The process of direct metal sculpture is difficult and rewarding. Each piece is a "one of a kind". There are no molds used, each part is a combination of the skill of the hand and inspiration of the mind.
Aluminum Tree of Life, 14' tall. Each branch was waterjet cut then places around the base in a circle to form a more realistic tree.
Fire features for around the pool area. As seen above, installed and running.
This dragon was inspired by a bronze vase made in Cambodia over 100 years ago. The vase had an Asian dragon crawling across the vessel that has now been converted into a lamp. The size of the finished dragon was 3' wide and 8' long it took approximately 3 months...
This was created after the destruction of 2 couches. Grandpa decided to do something about the grand kids jumping off the landing onto the couch below. A nature theme inspired by the adjacent lake was decided. We pride ourselves in the relationships we create with our clients and it shows...