It finally feels like summer here in Northern Colorado, I thought it would never arrive.
Spring was filled mainly with commissions and teaching and a few of trips. In April, went to Maryland to teach and compete at the World Bird Carving Competition and then a trip to gather wood in Texas. Also, delivered a sculpture in Albuquerque, NM in May.

I had several students come out in May and June for private lessons; and taught a class here in Colorado, June 6 - 10. As always, I learned a lot thru teaching and trust the students did as well.
I just returned from another wood hunting trip in Texas, where summer had arrived. It was rather hot, if you consider 118 degrees with a 30 mph wind hot. For the record, I do consider that hot, in fact it was 'historic' according to the Amarillo, TX news. From what I have observed, 'being a part of something' historic is not always 'all that cool'. However, I did manage to find some awesome wood. In the process I kept my eyes open for several different pieces and shapes of wood. One shape I sought out was for my new bronzewood meld series, 'Defined by Grace'. Each year I try to introduce a new series into my bronzewood meld options. This year it was a barn swallow in flight. I found several fluid spiral twists and 'S' curve, juniper branches to meld the birds into. Hopefully, I can have a few done in time for this year's Sculpture in the Park show August 13-14, here in Loveland, CO.

Also, we carried out several beautifully unique alabaster stones from the depths of the caves check (alabaster) on my website. One stone would make an awesome bronzestone meld. In addition, I found several gorgeous Mesquite burls for the 'Determined' series and a couple of outstanding juniper twists for the 'Above the Thunder' series.
 

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I have included some photos (shown right) of a few pieces that will be found in my 2012 calendar. I hope you enjoy viewing them.