Inspiration
Big Ideas
eard that it was said that there is nothing new under the sun, but I am telling you that each unique fingerprint on each unique hand on each unique human being is here, arranged in this way with particular stories to tell, with a nuance that brings new meaning to our collective stories.
Read MoreBecoming Parisian
I stopped at the local bakery and purchased a loaf of sourdough and a croissant. I thought to myself, “What if I attempted to live like a Parisian, right here in Frederick?”
Read MoreHow to Commission a Sculpture
Have you imagined commissioning a sculpture?
Let’s say your family, a church, or organization wants to commission of a work of sculpture, but you have no idea where to begin or how to proceed. Here I will describe the process that I use in my studio.
Read MoreSchool Shootings, Ash Wednesday, and Art
und the world. I don’t know that I have much to contribute to the conversation that hasn’t already been said, except that my heart is heavy.
Read MoreWhat I Gained From Stargazing
Dramatic sunsets always grab my attention, but when had I last marveled at the stars?
Read MoreWhat is the Point of Art?
Is it possible that making art is the main thing? What if it’s not a side job or a hobby at all, but it’s the whole point?
Read MoreThe Arts and Economic Development
A healthy arts community means a vibrant local economy. Support your local artists today!
Read MoreWhy I Love Making Sacred Art
This is why I love making sacred art. Art is always a spiritual act, but with sacred art, people approach it seeking God. And there is that hope that the piece you made, carefully, painstakingly, lovingly with your own hands, somehow connects the viewer to something, Someone Higher.
Read MoreNewest Work: St. Vincent de Paul
Newest Work: St. Vincent de Paul
Read MoreStay-at-Home Mom Wins Art Prize
If you haven’t seen the winners of this year’s Art Prize in Grand Rapids, please go check it out! This year’s first place winner is a mother and art teacher, Adonna Khare. She drew an exquisite, surreal mural of elephants and jungle creatures with nothing but pencils, an eraser, and a sock. The work is just incredible; it transports you to another place!
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