Small Portrait of my Wife

Here is a small 5*8 portrait of my wife, Cindy.

Working in Wood

One of my favorite art forms is wood sculpture. It is a very slow time consuming activity but I find it to be meditative and relaxing. Many of my wood projects tend to be religious in nature. There is something about the reality of the wood, the naturalness that lends the medium to religious imagery; at least for me. There is a rich tradition of wood being used to express the crucifixion of Jesus and other Biblical scenes. I feel comfortable working along side with that tradition even in a time when many artists have left it or no longer have a connection with faith. Faith, the Christian faith is integral to the story of humanity and will continue to be so.
  The above piece is one that I had planned out some time ago and I am only now digging into it. It will be an abstract cross design with many layers and finally an antique stain.

Happy Easter

The Lord Jesus has risen! The greatest passion of all.