Only by His Grace

This bronze relief was inspired by a graphic I created as part of a larger commission for a church. It was for a Christmas concert of orchestral and choral music accompanied by readings, all of which painted the birth of Christ as a promise foretold, an event leading up to His death on the cross. Only

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Vocatus

Carl Jung is said to have had in his office a plaque in Latin which read, “Vocatus atque non vocatus, deus aderit.” That translates as, “Bidden or unbidden, God is present.” That resonates with me.  And as an artist, finding my home in God and the inspiration for many of my works in His work

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Rosa Verde

Bronze     8-1/2” x 6-1/2” x  5”

Joy

Her name both describes her feelings as well as mine in her creation. I love her confidence and self-assurance and the way she boldly ascends the stairs even though they become narrower as they reach higher, even though what awaits her at the top of the stairs is completely unknown. She knows that she is

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Crois

This was created for a dear friend in southern France who loves crows, unlike most, and loves their call, unlike even more. To her, the “caw, caw, caw” call they make is almost identical to “crois, crois, crois,” the French word for “believe,” repeated over and over again. To her, whenever she hears the crow’s

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Golden Aspens

This relief was inspired by a one of my plein air paintings of a stand of aspen trees in the foothills of the Rockies. As in the painting, I have reduced the elements to their geometric essence, creating a study in line and form accented with color. The original was created by carving the design in reverse

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Balance

This is what most of us seem to want and seek, no matter how elusive. So much calls out for our attention, so much challenges us in every moment of every day. This figure, poised and beautiful, does not stand in the shadow of challenge but stands astride it all, calmly, patiently. She defies convention, from her

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