This article is a photo-essay.
People usually ask artists about sources, inspiration and ideas.
Working quickly and crudely, I assemble the elements by clipping, gluing or taping them together in order to quickly visualize the piece. This process brings problems to light that will require study and more precise solutions. Here is where I begin making decisions of proportion, size, weight, materials, balance, engineering and time. Next, I sand and shape the figures and carve the details in by hand. I prefer to do my fine finishing work directly in the bronze.