How does the artist create sculptures?

By hand, cutting, shaping, and welding.

What led to the artist's transition to artwork?

Commission to build a giant eagle for Dollywood.

Using stainless steel and a power hammer.

Stainless steel angle and flat bar.

The artist meticulously handcrafts sculptures, transitioning from a car shop to a full-time art focus, creating massive pieces like a 55-foot T-Rex and a Game of Thrones dragon replica.
Sculptures are meticulously designed through problem-solving, utilizing stainless steel materials for shaping, showcasing a shift from car building to large-scale artwork with intricate details and impressive dimensions.

How does the artist create sculptures?
By hand, cutting, shaping, and welding.
Where does the artist work?
Abbotsford, B.C.
What led to the artist's transition to artwork?
Commission to build a giant eagle for Dollywood.
How does the artist construct large sculptures?
Using stainless steel and a power hammer.
What materials does the artist use for shaping sculptures?
Stainless steel angle and flat bar.

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Artist creates sculptures by hand, with each piece individually cut, shaped, and welded.
Works from a shop in Abbotsford, B.C., after transitioning from a hot rod shop to focus on artwork full-time.
Commissioned to build a giant eagle for Dollywood's Wild Eagle roller coaster, leading to a shift from car building to large-scale artwork.
Constructs a 55-foot stainless steel T-Rex, using a power hammer for shaping and texturing, requiring thousands of square feet of stainless steel.
Designs sculptures by solving problems one at a time, using stainless steel angle and flat bar for shaping.
Builds a Game of Thrones dragon replica, 12 feet tall, 44 feet wide, with wingspan of 100 feet, weighing 15,000 pounds.