Imaginative Realism Sculptures
Kristine and I share are lives, creativity and studio. We each have our own distinct bodies of work but also love collaborating. To a lessor or grater degree, most of our creations have come into being with the help of both our hearts and both sets of hands. And yes, we do occasionally swipe each others tools.
Dove Dreams of Flying
Dove Dreams of Flying, 18"x 14.5"x 24," Fired clay with acrylic, Private collection SOLD
Spinner of Dreams
Spinner of Dreams, 16”x13”x10”, Fired clay with metal. Private Collection SOLD
Leap Frog
Leap Frog, fired clay with casein, 16.5" x 11" x12". SOLD
Awaken the Night
Awaken the Night, 15"x 8"x 6", Fired clay with casein. SOLD
Birth of the Moon Hare
Birth of the Moon Hare, 8.5"x 18”x 12”, fired clay with acrylic. Available
Tiger Man
Tiger Man, 34"x 18"x 18", fired clay with stains, life-sized. SOLD
Invocation: Dance Me into the Light
Invocation, Dance Me into the Light, 12.25" x10", x10", Fired Clay
Invocation in progress roundabout
Beyond Her Wildest Dreams
Beyond Her Wildest Dreams, 16.5" x 15.5"x 12", Fired clay with casein. SOLD
The Spectrum Muse
The Spectrum Muse, each 12"x 5"x 5", Bronze, 24K gold, sterling silver, black marble SOLD OUT
Le Reve
Le Reve, 12"x 7"x 4", Bronze with steel, Bronze. Variations of this sculpture are Available
The Flight of Saga
The Flight of Saga, 14"x 9.5"x 7", bronze. Variations of this sculpture are Available
Here is a one and a half minute video of the creation of the Flight of Saga
Imaginative Realism: Muse Series
For many people in the creative fields, the idea of the Muse is profound and significant. This collaborative series with Kristine pays homage and gratitude to our muses for the years of inspiration and also explores the idea of the many faces of the Muse – the many ways in which inspiration manifests. Inside the little jar she is holding is a wondrous treasure for those who are curious enough to lift the lid.
Oneira: Muse of Dreams
Oneira: Muse of Dreams, 23”x 14.5”x 9,” Bronze. This sculpture in various patinas is Available
"Oneira" is the Greek word for dream. She represents the artist’s muse manifesting herself through dream imagery. For us, our dreams are often filled with water imagery that inspires our artwork, so this Muse is textured with real and imagined sea creatures. The relief embellishments on her bodice show various fish and octopi and on the back a whale, dolphins and a giant squid. Her headdress also incorporates pearls and a crab (Kristine's zodiac symbol).
Oneira: Muse of Dreams, 23”x 14.5”x 9,” This is the original fired clay. Available
Kokéta: Flirtation of the Muse
Kokéta: Flirtation of the Muse, 24”x 13”x 11”, Fired clay with stains. Private Collection: Las Cruces, NM. SOLD
Exotic as an orchid and rare as a unicorn, with a slight smile and a directness of gaze, this muse entices you to follow her into the imaginative unknown. Her embellishments, inspired by the paintings on the Uffizzi ceiling, hint at the creative delights we will find.
Ktisis: Muse of Creativity
Ktisis: Muse of Creativity, 22.5x 14.5x 9, Bronze. This sculpture in various patinas is Available
“Ktisis,” Greek for ‘creation,’ is the force which stirs creativity. Represented as a goddess as well as our muse, she wears a headpiece that connects her with the seas, the woodlands and the skies. The relief work on Ktisis's front contains images of the nurturing muse, the challenging muse and the muse we cannot name. On her back is our vision of the creature that takes the artist on the ‘flight of fancy’ - the euphoric experience of the moments of inspiration.
Ki An: Muse of Curiosity
Ki An: Muse of Curiosity, 29"x 20"x 15", Fired Clay, Private collection: San Antonio, TX. SOLD
“Ki An” means "what if?" in Greek. She's the muse that inspires with questions like, "I wonder what would happen if I..." or "What if we..." and we find ourselves off and running on a new creative adventure. “Ki An” invites you to look into the unknown by taking a peek into the vessel she offers.
She was honored to receive the "People's Choice Award" at the Ceramics National Exhibition at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts in 2018.
She was honored to receive the "People's Choice Award" at the Ceramics National Exhibition at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts in 2018.
Imaginative Realism: Chimaera Series
Upon first encountering these life size sculptures one almost believes that they’ve stepped into a reality where such creatures might actually exist. The Chimaera series blends human and animal forms into surprisingly believable creatures. Each figure is based on a particular world myth but also tells its own story through the viewer’s imagination. Each illuminates the relationship between human and animal expression, spirit and emotions
This series reinterprets world mythology and cultural stories through anthropomorphic imagery, exploring the relationship between human and animal expression, spirit and emotions. These figures emphasize the unity of our cultural roots and revisit the allure of storytelling – how people have, since ancient history, told stories of human and animal attributes combining with magical results. These works are often more sensual in nature, juxtaposing the deity's powerful and beautiful presence with a more playful nod to the sexual escapades frequently recounted in tales of the god's adventures.
This series reinterprets world mythology and cultural stories through anthropomorphic imagery, exploring the relationship between human and animal expression, spirit and emotions. These figures emphasize the unity of our cultural roots and revisit the allure of storytelling – how people have, since ancient history, told stories of human and animal attributes combining with magical results. These works are often more sensual in nature, juxtaposing the deity's powerful and beautiful presence with a more playful nod to the sexual escapades frequently recounted in tales of the god's adventures.
Hot Diggety Dog
Hot Diggety Dog, 28”x 21”x 21,” Fired clay with stains, Private Collection: Houston, TX. SOLD
“Hot Diggety Dog” and “Pretty Little Pussy” are interpretations of the Egyptian deities which melded with Greek mythological figures, Hermes-Anubis (renamed Hermanubis) and Bast-Artemis (renamed Ailuros), respectively. In some mythologies, these two were considered to be husband and wife. This sculptural pair offers a visually ironic take on gods, attraction, marriage and the dalliances and foibles often integral to the personalities of Greek deities.
Fauna
Fauna, life-sized 38”x 29”x 20,” Polychromed fired clay, Private Collection: Houston, TX. SOLD
"Fauna," said to be the wife, sister or daughter of the more widely known Faunus, is a Roman goddess of the fields and woodlands. With a humble nod to Shakespeare's notion of a goat being the image of unbridled lust, this unabashedly sensual and confidently direct version represents Fauna in her other aspect as Goddess of the wild sexuality of women - a powerful expression of fertility and the life force.
Pretty Little Pussy
Pretty Little Pussy, 20”x 24”x 9,” Fired clay with stains, Private Collection: Cedar Rapids, IA. SOLD
Spirit Deer
Spirit Deer, life-sized 32”x 25”x 24,” Fired clay with oils, Private Collection: Scottsdale, AZ. SOLD
“Spirit Deer” is a feminine spin on the myth of Kahullumari, the sacred spirit deer of the Huichol people of Mexico. This magical deer is a guide and a messenger between the worlds of mortals and deities and is often depicted in Huichol weavings.
Z's Tease
Z's Tease, 29.5”x 9”x 9,” Fired clay with glaze. Private Collection: TX. SOLD
"Z’s Tease" was inspired by the story of Zarafa, a Nubian giraffe that was gifted to the Charles X of France in 1827 by the Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt. She was walked from Marseilles to Paris, creating a stir in every town she passed through. The first giraffe to be seen in Europe in over three centuries, she captivated the public imagination and caused a tremendous cultural sensation in Paris which included giraffe inspired fashion, hairstyles and decorative objects. The titillating and provocative edge to "Z's Tease" is also a nod to society's proclivity for and the media's tendency toward sensationalism.
Qilin
Qilin, 22.5"x 18"x 15", Fired Clay and Lacquer. Available
Qilin is a mythical Chinese chimerical creature, often taking the form of a giraffe. This creature is considered to be a good omen and appears in conjunction with the arrival of a sage. This piece was created to commemorate the ceremony in Qufu, China in 2009 in which the female descendants of Confucius were recognized for the first time in the lineage chart of the Chinese sage’s family, an act that included more than 200,000 women. In this piece, Qilin's head gently curves from the female torso.
Resheph
Resheph, 31"x 24"x 20", Fired Clay. Available
Resheph was originally an ancient Canaanite deity who was known as the Gazelle God to the Phoenician-Hittites. He resurfaced later in Egyptian mythology, serving variously as a god of horses and chariots, a guardian deity in battle, and was even believed to have a benevolent influence on one’s health. As with other archetypal representations of Egyptian deities, here he is shown with a human torso.