Saint Rose Catholic Church 2002

  French Gulch, California  1899. This was my first piece, inspired by my visit to this lovely setting in Northern California’s Trinity Mountains. I have always loved simple wooden churches. The symmetry and weathered yet pristine whiteness of this building spoke to me through the arched doors and windows pointing to the heavens. Perhaps I […]

Fraternity Hall 2010

Fraternity Hall, Elkhorn Montana. Constructed 1893 After working with ceramics for three consecutive pieces, I wanted to create an all wood replica that would challenge my skills. I was very happy with the refinement I saw in the previous model’s wooden doors. Fraternity Hall’s outstanding architecture reflects the Greek Revival style. Its false front is […]

Preservation through Art

I create replicas of historic Western American building facades in approximately half scale. I concentrate on mid to late Nineteenth century buildings, because this was a time of so much activity in the West. I try to present the buildings as they may have appeared a century ago in a weathered and abandoned state, brought […]