Holding Court (in a circle of friends) is another exploration into the life of a dog and his pal. Friends of dogs spend lots of time per week walking their dog and standing around at dog parks. Much deliberating and humor gets done while dogs are at play or sitting against their friend’s shoe. Stories are delivered on the field of play while butts are sniffed. A required form of relaxation when you are a friend of a dog.
24”H x 16”W x 13”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone04 with underglazes, glaze, luster, metal and leather
The hand painted, underglaze images that you see were realized from photographs I had taken in the mid 1980’s. They are all views of San Francisco from different locations. You can see both the Golden Gate Bridge as well as the Bay Bridge. The city skyline is of that era as well. The tallest buildings being the TransAmerica Pyramid building and the Bank of America tower. I especially like the view of the ocean at the Great Highway in the afternoon sun which you can see on the back of the shirt directly above the scene of “Painted Ladies” victorian homes along Alamo Square.
19”H x 17”W x 7”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone05 with underglazes
A man and his dog at a dog park. Dog owners and their dogs come in all shapes and sizes.
23”H x 14”W x 15”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone05 with underglazes and glaze
A rabid baseball fan takes to the stands during spring training. Just when he’s about to enjoy his snack, a foul ball comes flying his way and he makes good on a unique opportunity. The fan loves the game so much that an image of the stadium appears on his gut. No pain is too great when living the moments of the game.
29”H x 23”W x 21”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay once-fired to cone5 with underglazes and glazes
There’s no getting around it, when it comes to closing the contract you will have to face the dealmaker. A man who’s hand is his most important tool.
24”H x 12”W x 17”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone05 with underglazes clear glaze, and luster
Pan, the god of the wild and companion of the nymphs, contemplates the thought of losing his beloved Nature to the forces of Man’s destructive power. Things are changing far too rapidly and falling out of his loving gaze. Is this really the end?
30”H x 26”W x 13”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone5 with underglazes and glazes
Faced with ongoing challenges, he pours himself a cup of tea. A sense of readiness shown on the surface, but with an underlying tremor of anger. Supported by a child’s rhyme and a description of his current state.
36”H x 18”W x 28”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone5 with underglazes and glazes
A Tiki of focused calmness floating on clouds. There’s an intensity to the calm. One hand makes an offering while the other puts up a defense.
38”H x 14”W x 14”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone5, underglazes and glazes
Utensils in service to mankind going off to wage war on food. Only through food’s destruction can mankind be served. The old soldier returns from many tours of duty only to see the brash, young cadet ready to enter his first battle. A sense of total exhaustion overcomes the old soldier.
42”H x 40”W x 12”D, IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay fired to cone5 with underglazes, stains and glazes
RoadTiki is inspired by those fearless white-collar heroes who commute our crowded highways to bring home the bacon, and how they need classy-looking cars to make their ride a little more luxurious.
108”H x 28”W x 32”D IMCO Sculpture Mix 412 clay once fired to cone5 with underglazes and glazes, metal hardware and epoxy assembled post firing
Miles Of Blue is a tribute to the jazz trumpeter/arranger/band leader, Miles Davis and the large body of music he created and participated in over the decades.
