Blacksmithing is a craft that has been practiced for centuries and through it I have found my artistic expression. Creating shapes from nearly molten steel requires not only discipline and experience but an ability to envision the hidden elements that will bring my designs into solid form.
The challenge associated with working with a malleable medium stretches me as an artist and the technical aspects that I have mastered allow me to immerse myself , fully into the moment when I am totally involved in my work, everyday thoughts disappear, hours fly by in the pursuit of the perfect form.
My passion for my art has cast me into the role of teacher and mentor that I have found with my interactions with great blacksmiths from around the globe.