The View from the Studio
A peek inside the Studio:
The latest work, arts and crafts, fun stuff, cats and what’s cooking !
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The Schooner Update
After a lot of recuts and returns to the drawing board progress is here. You might be asking, what about that other sail? I just

Rainbow Glyphed Geckos
What’s not to love about a brightly colored googly-eyed Gecko ? There are 2 sizes; Large is approximately 15″ long and the smaller 12″. Painted with

Hermit Crab
These Hermit Crabs each have a tale to tell. Both constructed from dried gourds [making the shell] and steel making the crab. The one pictured

A-Crab_Ats
TITLE: A-Crab-Ats MEDIUM: 11 gauge steel cut with an acetylene torch SIZE: Approximately 36″ tall x 10″ wide Three Crabs in a Balancing act. Cut
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Metal Vases
The Ram Vase is another favorite. Welded plates form a “box” with curled handles, adorned with semi precious turquoise, hematite, agate and more. comment? question?


Painted Fish
It’s a big ole CATFISH ! One of several large fish (tuna, redfish and flounder). Shown below, the process.


BIG Blue
This is one of my favorite pieces I have ever created.BIG BLUE is a polished steel piece that measures about 18″ across the diagonal. Painted


Smiling Sunshine
Warm tones of Crimson, Tangerine and Lemon adorn this large steel sun. Measuring approximately 20 inches across, the smiling sun is cut out of 11


The Man of LaMagnets
A neat figure. Seasoned Steel with LOTS of magnetic “glyphs”. Arrange them to make your own design.


Reptiles
Reptiles, reptiles, reptiles ! My favorite, the Great Spiked Geckos; Big Daddy and his lil Buddy, above. All of the reptiles are cut from 11


Household Idols
Pictured above the Grand Coteau Sunset. I made this piece 25 years ago and I still love it. Making figures as they were depicted in


Creole Cat
TITLE: Creole Cat MEDIUM: 11 gauge steel Painted with Enamel Paint SIZE: Approximately 12″ tall x 12″ wide A steel cat painted with a variety


Chalkboard Kitchen Idol
TITLE: Chalkboard Idol MEDIUM: 11 gauge steel cut with an acetylene torch SIZE: Approximately 14″ tall x 8″ wide Chalkboard, Enamel painted creole cooking motifs