Why this blog?

I decided to chronicle my efforts (or at least mentally assist) as I return to doing art as a central part of my life. Sort of a personal kick in the pants.

I have traditionally worked in the northwest coast style. I did it almost exclusively- it was how I was trained, and it was what I did for a living for many years. I stopped about 12 years ago for the most part. I never intended to stop; but life (mostly happy life) got in the way. I am in a position to start over. In doing so I plan to take elements from nw coast design and mix it up a bit with post modern and surrealist ideas.

This highly stylized shaman's doll was one of the last pieces I did.


Clearly I was already thinking of moving to a more abstract and surreal style... But for a while, I will be returning to my roots. I plan to produce a few pieces within the confines of late 19th/ early 20th century nw coast style, then move on.