Process of Creation

One thing I really appreciate is seeing the process of creating when it comes to developing a new design/product  As a novice, seeing the first rough prototypes makes me feel better about my own work, and helps me in developing my own skills.  To that end, here's a photo sequence showing the first 3 prototypes for a bottle opener.  The first attempt is at the top.

Jewel Loved His Mama

I am catching up on adding completed pieces to the website.  I entered this piece in the 2014 Folks, Art, and Faulkner show at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany, MS. The theme of the show was Faulkner's work. If you're not aware, William Faulkner was born in New Albany, Mississippi just up the street from where the museum now stands. I created this piece for the show, titled "Burden":