Who else is a lefty? #bronze #stainlesssteel #welding #metalworking

I wanted to create an ecosystem with this sculpture. It has a combination of wood and bronze.

NEW EPISODE RELEASING FRIDAY - Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill joins me for a candid discussion.

Here are some glimpses into the real life counterparts of the subjects in this set of sculptures

Using different hammers adds cool textures to the piece. #sculpture #metalworking #bronze

I loved this rock so much I built a tidepool ecosystem around it. #starfish

Forging bronze is a technique I use in my sculptures. It gives me a lot of freedom to move the metal

The small details in forming really make a big difference in the final result. #fins #duckfeet

“Trust the process” in action with the detailing on this dolphin eye. #welding #stainlesssteel

It has been incredible to see the enthusiasm that my son Brooks has had to work in the barn.

Lobster parts require quite a bit of hammering and heat from the forge. #blacksmith

Constructing this matamata turtle shell is a lot like putting together a puzzle. #matamata

Working on a hermit crab shell. #sculpture #woodworking #woodcarving #grindingwheel #asmr

Brooks and I got to do a road trip sculpture install to Provo Utah!

It’s a jigsaw puzzle in 3D constructing the Matamata turtle shell piece by piece using the welder

Texturing some stainless steel fins. #hammer #stainlesssteel #metalworking

I love how this sea lion came together! #sealion #kelp #sculpture #metalworking

There’s nothing better than family adventures and this was a good one.

Any guesses on what fish this head belongs to? #amazon

The blued steel really captures the look of a fossil for this trilobite. #trilobite

One of the last steps but pretty satisfying, I love the way that the TIG Brush electropolishes

I just love this adorable little hermit crab. #hermitcrab #crab

Turning up the heat to bend some bronze rod for an octopus. #torch

Watching my kids step into this art world and help at the shop has been one of my favorite things.

Brooks and I got to visit an old friend. One of the first butterfly walls I ever made!

I’ve always felt that Mata Mata turtles are some of the strangest looking turtles on the planet. 🌎

Fired up the forge to shape out some lobster legs. #lobster

Spraying the finishing coat on this beautiful slab of walnut from @streettreerevival

A crab is going to get its claw. #sculpture #bronze #welding #metalworking #metalart #crab

Layering some patinas to get the right coloration for this bluefin tuna head. #bluefintuna

The octopus is slowly beginning to emerge from this manzanita burl wood. #sculpture #woodworking

I get a pretty good workout at work. #blacksmith #blacksmithing #metalwork #metalart

This line of leaf cutter ants will be marching through @thesantaanazoo

Finishing the last step of this bronze mata mata turtle by carving in my signature.

There are more species of beetles than any other animal. Gives me almost limitless possibilities.

Slowly chipping away at this wood base to reveal some water ripples. #woodcarving #woodsculpture

Brooks and Koa were exited to join me for the grand opening of Rivers Edge exhibit at Santa Ana zoo.

I love seeing the colors pop when these hardwood sculptures get oiled.

Adding layers to sculptures like this frog climbing up the stem of the heliconia flower

This sign going to the Santa Ana zoo is a combination of bronze stainless steel and titanium.

It was fun installing sculptures of Amazonian species at @thesantaanazoo ‘s new River’s Edge Habitat

The stainless steel flying fish over the carved walnut base brings me back to some glassy mornings

I work primarily in wood metal and stone. These different mediums bring different qualities.

Kelp, like this palm kelp, has a hold fast that anchors it to the rocks to keep it from washing away

Firing up the forge to form some tentacles. #forged #bronze

I’m excited to unveil “Patience” installed in its new home.

When big things start to come together!#publicart #sculpture

This piece needed to be a deep sea angler fish. The fins are welded out of bronze.