Artist Statement

There is a certain type of elegance to nature, and to all living things. It's almost possible to find a meaning to existence, to find God himself, through the things that He has created. Thus my work is almost like an homage, a recreation of the things that I find to be beautiful in this world.

The Meaning of SDG

One of my hobbies is playing the piano, specifically, classical music. J.S. Bach placed the inscription SDG on many of his compositions, which stands for "Soli Deo Gloria". This is taken from Romans 16:27 and Jude 25, and translates to "To the only God's glory". He believed that all works, sacred or secular, should be created to the glory of God.

I love the idea of placing such an inscription on a work of art, and have started incorporating this inscription - SDG - to my artworks. You'll see it either etched into a sculpture or written onto a drawing. This inscription perfectly illustrates my reasons for creating artwork.

About the Artist

I received my Bachelor of Fine Art (with an emphasis in sculpture) from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO in 2001. I then took two years of equine courses at Missouri State University to learn the conformation and behavioral habits of the horse, and joined the equestrian team and participated in numerous horse shows.