Goddess of Metal Art

Tippy the Turtle

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:14:40 +0000

This little band member is a great example of a theme I tend to repeat. I guess I love a man in uniform. While Tippy has a home, his friends do come to visit on a regular basis. 36 x 15 x 12

Spring Chicken

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:13:23 +0000

Spring and I had an opportunity to be photographed for the local paper. I am so pleased that his media stardom has not gone to his head. He remains a simple, down to earth kind of fellow. Spring Chicken has been adopted, but tall birds are a favorite subject, at least one new bird a year is sited in my studio. 78 x 36 x 24

Splat the Gnat

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:12:37 +0000

If only the real thing could be so endearing. I enjoy making bugs, their absolute oddity makes for fun sculptural opportunities. Splat has a home, but many more bugs will come out of the woodwork soon. Do you have a favorite bug? 30 x 30 x 24

Spartan Fish

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:11:41 +0000

This is a fossilized relic of a fish that is now extinct. (if it ever existed) I have a tendency to create sculpture that looks at the structure rather than the exterior of a particular subject. For instance, my nudes not only don’t have clothes, they have no skin. 24 x 30 x 12

Sap Sucker

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:10:49 +0000

This funny bird has been mistaken for a hummingbird many times. I think the hummer gets too much press. The sap sucker needs love too. In fact, this one has a home already but I want to do more birds that appear to hover above the shrubbery with no visible means of support. 36-84 x 40 x 36

Mon Cher

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:09:56 +0000

Although petite in stature, this little girl has a big presence in the garden. She sits quietly under cover and waits for someone to walk by and be charmed. 12 x 10 x 8

Mon Freres

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:07:48 +0000

These brothers are very close but have never seen each other. I love making sculptures that read completely differently from front to back. I think it adds to the charm in a garden when one can be surprised to find a little treasure and then find another on the way back form the journey. 12 x 15 x 8

Blue Footed Boobie

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:06:03 +0000

My mother tells a story about being on a wild life tour in Hawaii. The group was directed to look for the blue footed boobie. Dutifully she looked but was dissappointed and exclaimed, “Oh no.Mine’s a brown boobie!” Silly girl, all boobies are brown in Hawaii. :-) Anyway, the story has stayed with me and recently I had a chance to bring the bird to life, to keep the story going a little longer. 18 x 12 x 24

Still Life: Heron

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:02:32 +0000

This is a rare piece indeed. I have told people for years that I do not do herons. Apparently I was wrong, this fellow showed up and is already out enjoying his own home. So, while I can’t say I don’t do them I will say I won’t do many, they just don’t come to me very often. Let me know if you are looking for one and I will report any I see here. 60 x 20 x 18

Meat the Frog

The Goddess — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:00:48 +0000

I have a bit of a penchant for frogs. This particular piece is named for a south american ornate horned frog I had as a pet. His name was MeatLoaf, or just Meat for short. While this frog has a home, I am often visited by frog bits and more friends are sure to appear sometime in the future. Send me a contact if you would like to know about frog sitings in my studio. 18 x 30 x 30