Folks seem to want to know who an artist is and how they got to where they are. I grew up in a family that has farmed and ranched for nearly 180 years in Texas. It's that connection to the land and livestock that has influenced my art from the beginning. I discovered early on that I liked the fit of saddle over that of a tractor seat and I've tried to pursue one and avoid the other ever since. Winston Churchill once said that, "there's something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man". I believe this, I believe that the same is true of art.

From the time I was old enough to hold a pencil and brush or mold a lump of clay, I've never been far away from those materials. Because of my affinity for horses, cattle and the people that work with them, they have been my subject matter of choice since I started pursuing art seriously in 1987. I had the great fortune to study with some great western artists early in my career. That, coupled with constant observation, has lead me to where I am today; sculpting horses, cows and cow people.

My ideas come from many sources; reading, observing cattle, horses, and people - life holds the greatest possibilities. As an artist, ideas sometime begin as an image in your mind that ends up as a doodle on a scrap of paper, that evolves into a more complete sketch. You begin to plan, you build your armature, contact models and finally you begin to apply the clay. It's a process that can take months and sometimes years of planning.

Since I began sculpting , I've enjoyed the patronage of collectors in the USA and abroad, and the blessing of commissions from some notable companies, corporations, associations and private groups. It's been a grand adventure and those I've come to know along the way have made it rewarding and enriching beyond my wildest dreams.

The most important things an artist has, are the people in their lives who support them in their big adventure. I thank God daily for my wife, Dianne and my son, Will for their faith, love, strength, support and the sacrifices they have made for me and my career.