I make clay objects that are influenced by nature. Embedded in the layers of intention and accident are the ideas that inspire my work: the sensuality of form, implied volume, human touch to a natural object, symbols of fragility, healing, and regeneration.
My experience of working with clay cannot be separated from my life experience which includes a passion for research and travel. My eyes, head, and spirit have been filled with the images of a ceramic world that include ancient skills, timeless forms, conceptual and symbolic content. Italian niches, Stonehenge, the Canadian Rockies, my backyard garden and much more reside in my subconscious well that feeds my imagery and symbolism.
I move from throwing to handbuilding seeking the process that best actualizes the ideas that emerge. My surfaces are intended to reveal the form, to feel like the skin of an object, appearing as a natural consequence of its being. I focus on atmospheric firings to achieve the desired effects and often use sandblasting a final step. A medley of other materials is sometimes employed to complete a concept which results in a visually poetic combination.
“Hot vampire vixens, non-stop techno music and a serviceable story that combines elements of gore horror with light comedy – what more could you want in an unabashed, brazenly “B” movie?…Blood Angels will cast its spell on a target audience…” Buzz McClain, Video Business February 14, 2005
“…well-made production-wise and moves at a good clip…With the vampire genre having long ago been squeezed dry, maybe an extra-outrageous approach (sexy and sympathetic vampire babes, with Matrix-like fight moves)…is about the only way left…I’d have no objection to a sequel.” Dr. Cyclops, Fangoria #243
Directed by Dan Grodnik, starring Dedee Pfeiffer, Randall Batinkoff, Jeff Fahey, Danny Woodburn and Josh Hammond.Co-written with Brett Thompson, Ron Oliver and Dan Grodnik.Click here to see the trailer!
Directed by Fred Olen Ray, starring Stella Stevens, C. Thomas Howell, Siri Baruc, Andrew Prine, Chick Vennera, Martin Kove and Ron Harper.Co-written with Brett Thompson.Click here to see the trailer!
Directed by Tom Burman, starring John Glover, Nancy Mette, Richard Portnow, Matt Shakman, Juliette Lewis, Lightfield Lewis, Joshua Miller and Bobcat Goldthwait.I co-wrote (with Tom Burman), served as Associate Producer, and appeared as “The Edge Slut” in the uncut version of the film.REVIEWS:“…lively, outrageous and imaginative… ” Calvin Ahlgren, San Francisco Chronicle
“I can’t believe somebody financed this HUH!? movie, directed by a special effects expert, but I’m sort of glad they did.” Psychotronic magazine (issue #10)
Click here to read The Edgewise Guide to Filmmaking, a photojournal about the making of Meet the Hollowheads
Directed by Brett Thompson, starring Omri Katz, Tiffanie Poston and Shawn Hoffman. I co-wrote (with Wili Baronet), served as Associate Producer and Miniatures Coordinator, and contributed lyrics to the song “Hit Me Over the Head Again, Darlin'” (title later changed to “Primitive Man”, lyrics rewritten by Jane Wiedlin, who also performed the song).
Directed by Tibor Takacs, starring Gerald McRaney, Thea Gill and Steve Braun.TV movie which the Pax Channel chose to launch their fall 2002 season. I co-wrote with Brett Thompson.
H. P. Lovecraft’s Necronomicon – Produced/Co-Directed by Brian Yuzna. I contributed the unused first draft.Sindbad’s Dreamquest – Franck Films. Unproduced animated feature. I contributed one draft.
Sky Dancers (1996) – Based on the phenomenally-successful (and later recalled) toy line, the animated action-fantasy show was produced by Abrams Gentile Entertainment and Gaumont. I wrote or co-wrote the following episodes:
Dragon Flyz (1996) – Based on the boys line of flying dolls, this show was also produced by Abrams Gentile Entertainment and Gaumont. I wrote the following episodes:
Van-Pires (1997) – From Abrams Gentile Entertainment. This weekly series combined live-action with state-of-the-art computer animation. I participated in the development of the series and wrote three of the first 13 shows:
Toontown Kids (1994) – A daily kiddie show for Disney affiliate stations. I was one of several staff writers who wrote wraparound segments for this Disney cartoon package.
In my distant past I was a special effects modelmaker and sculptor; I worked on Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Special Edition, and The Abyss, to name a few. Click here to see photos from my effects days!
The sum of a partly universe. Creating is a manifistation of a light. A bigger light manifests a part of itself as a smaller light on a lower level. The big reflects a part of itself into the small.