Things are getting hot 🔥, it’s thesis time…. #veteranartist #vetart #veteran #sculpture #wood #woodsculpture #art #sculptureprep #mfa #mfathesis #thesis #itsgettinghotinhere #masteroffinearts #finearts

Prepping this piece for thesis! T-minus 25 days until opening! @olemiss_gsc @umartdept #veteranartist #vetart #veteranart #veteran #sculpture #wood #fire #mfa #mfathesis #mfathesisexhibition #art #makeart #metal #aluminum

Making thesis work and Heavy at it!

Prepping the “pattern” to accept the ~1,500* molten aluminum

The path to the finish line ⚡️🇺🇸🚀

Still… clampin’

Using a big Brayer to smooth out ink for big 2’x4’ wood block prints. Running proofs before the Steamroller event Friday Nov, 5th. Livestream link to follow!

Doing some touch ups for a Western Art show in Brush Colorado for the 4th of July. Coinciding with a PBRA rodeo no less!

Wire’n away my compositional lines, it’s like sculpture-drawing. I think this will turn into a bronze with a special “deconstructed” flavor. #gravity #wiresculpture #sculptureart #thevollandstore #vollandstoreartist #artistretreat #workinprogress #maquette #bronzesculpture #bronze #foundry #3ddrawing #johnmayer #flinthills #umsculpture #respite #idontknowwhattohashtag #olemiss

This is a face plane study- I’m learning a new approach to sculpting the head. Following guidelines in Peter Rubino’s “The Portrait in Clay” #clay #learningartist #artistretreat #vollandstoreartist #vollandstore #sculptor #sculptors #mfalife #claysculpting #sculptingclay #flinthills #newterritory #development #freedom #usa#1 #talenti <- I love your gelato

Evolution within a sketch #charcoal #charcoaldrawing #drawing #vollandstore #flinthills #ksu #sculptors #sculptor #olemiss #fabricart #artistretreat #workinprogress

Sketch sketch sketch Jam jam jam

A wonderful day out at The Volland Store- an incredible and truly unique place to create. #thevollandstoreart #thevollandstore #artistretreat #artistworking #sculptorsofinstagram #sculptor #flinthills #kansas #kstatealumni #artworkinprocess #artworkinprogress

First night out for The Volland Store’s Artist retreat. A small mercantile that opened in 1905, now converted to a beautiful gallery space with an artist loft and much much more. After a long semester, time to regroup! #thevollandstore #historicpreservation #flinthills #sculptureinprogress #workinprogress #artretreat #artretreats #justwaitforit #fabricart #regroup

And some days you undo a half days work... and you might get frustrated. but then there’s a soft voice that says it’s the process as much as the piece, that I love. #processart #lostwaxcasting #lostwax #lostwaxprocess #oneoffpieces #sculpture #sculptureart #sculptureartist #olemiss #oxfordms #mfa #gradlife #workinprogress #artist #sculptors #sculptor #loveart

Got more product in⚡️back at it. Laid a good cover layer over the base tonight. Will be rasping the form back tomorrow! 62 days till it’s “gallery ready” for finals. Stay with me! #wip #sculptureartist #sculptor #workinprogress💪 #mfa #oxfordms #gradschool #crushinit #finalsweekgotmelike #olemiss #coffeeandoreos #sculpture_art #smoothon #casttech #artworkinstudio #studiolife #artstudio #extremetinkering #studiosession

Staying at it, riding that creative 🌊 I started to rough rasp, do some shaping and laid down a fresh batch. Extending the floor-I didn’t want to run out of workspace, that’d cramp my style 🤙 #sculpture #workinprogress #art #mfa #olemiss #oxford #artdepartment #sculptor #sculptorsofinstagram #smoothon #fabric #getinit #studiolife🎧 #artstudiolife #artstudio #artworkinstudio #sculpting #sculpture_art #oreos #renaissance #inspiredby #inspiredyogis #idontknowwhattohashtag

You get it skinned to then hold the first layer of sculpting epoxy that will lock the form strong 💪 (The sweet tunes help the sculpture emotionally) #oxfordms #olemiss #mfasculpture #sculpture #mfa #sculptorsofinstagram #mississippi #gradschoollife #artstudiolife #freedom #fabric #figuredrawing #artist #workinprogress💪 #sculptureinthecity #gettinit #idontknowwhattohashtag

And Some days the work wakes you up with a goal... gotta ride that wave 🌊 stay frosty #sculpture #mfa #sculptorsofinstagram #mississippi #gradschoollife #artstudiolife #freedom #fabric #figuredrawing #artist #workinprogress💪 #sculptureinthecity #gettinit

One of my first Grad projects... it’s just an armature right now-lots of formed wire... but stay with me, once sculpted over with epoxy it’s going to be formidable. I’m thinking of painting it a Candy dark cherry? I’m not sure yet. Stay tuned 👌 #vision #artistvision #sculpture #candypaint #workinprogress💪 #hardworkartwork #umsculpture #gradschool #mfa #fabric #hellenistic #informed

So I made this custom lamp after a friend showed me pictures of one he was building. It has three modes: USA#1, blue and white. #freedomlamp #ideaborrowed #customlamp #ledlamp #lightart #freedom #ledartist #instagram #yesplease #thisiswhyimbroke

This fiberglass pedestal is coming together handsomely. Then it’s a few bouts of sanding and ready for paint. #nofilter #westbottoms #westbottomskc #thehobbs #sculptorsofinstagram #sculpture #artistlife #dowork #passion #artharder #kcmo #kc #kcartist #kcart #oneoff

And sometimes you just gotta get it done with what ya got! The assembly of a fiberglass pedestal for a sculpture currently at #franconiasculpturepark See you Tuesday 🤙 @aj_meadows_art #westbottomskc #thehobbs #sculpture #kcmo #kansascity #artistlife #bosch #artstudio #freedom #studioquarantine

2.5 hours in for a torso study workshop @interurbanarthouse - Water based clay..I like the way you move! (Dun unt ugh) #figuresculpting #claysculpting #sculpture #kcmo #kcartist #thehobbs #westbottoms #westbottomskc #artisfun #growing

Having an easy day in the studio, roughing out a drapery still life #wip #sculpture #chevantclay #ak47 #artstudio #thehobbs #westbottoms #westbottomskc #kcartist

Thank you @marcellalally for the Sweet new chiseling mallets! They are SO unique I love them 🤙 #artgifts #artfriends #sculptors #arttools

I had the most amazing opportunity to see the excellence of Michelangelo’s disegno at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Over twenty renderings of the human form and architectural sketches. The grace of his hand is pure miracle- you have some time! Get your practice informed! #blownaway #artroadtrip #museums #clevelandmuseumofart #exhibits #partnerincrime #artists #artistry #grip #roadtrip #artresearch #studiopractice

Had a bit of time to pop in to MFA Boston- hung out with Rodin, Monet, Degas and some other friends. Pretty great #artallnight #boston #roadtrip #artists #sculpture #workhardplayhard

So excited to check this out! #art #gallery #sculpture #roadtrip #artists #massachusetts

Rocking horse turned out good & got 1st place- woot woot⚡️ Melted quick with the beautiful weather. Another killer year with some extremely talented artists. A team of us are available for ice sculptures in Kansas City and surrounding areas. Make your party unique! #icesculpture #icesculptures #chainsawcarving #chainsawing #sculpture #carving #sculptor #festivaloflights #kcmo #kcchiefs #kcroyals #thehobbs #westbottomskc

Mod complete! Still fairly safe.. Ready for the ice sculpture competition this weekend in Manhattan! #chainsaw #icesculpture #carving #carvingtools #sculpture #wip #artistsoninstagram #artstudio

Chainsaw hot rod for the upcoming ice sculpture competition #sketchybutlegit #chainsawcarving #chainsaw #icesculpting #ksu

Hey @360vodka want some luge?? @sportsradio810 #icesculpture #icesculptures #boozeluge #vodka #americanroyalbbq #kcbbq #kansascitybbq #kansascityart #kcartist #sculpture

Killer progress was made with my new friends! @hokansontaylor @ponzutakahashi @kyleperuch @brionahendren @aj_meadows_art @sleopoldsullivan @hubbardc18 @mwebphotography @aeorbovich @kmkdartt Couldn’t have done it without their help! #franconiasculpturepark #outdoorsculpture #foundry #sandcasting #castironart #newart #freedom #outsideart #castironart #castiron #metalcasting #metalfabrication #publicart #kcartists #veteranmade #artistresidency

Couldn’t be happier about my artist residency at #franconiasculpturepark So many brilliant minds helped me make the most of my time, truly amazing! Thanks friends! @brionahendren @kyleperuch @ponzutakahashi @hokansontaylor @aj_meadows_art @hubbardc18 @mwebphotography @aeorbovich @kmkdartt @sleopoldsullivan @ #castironart #outdoorsculpture #foundry #moldmaking #metalcasting #artistresidency #outsideart #castiron #sculpture #newart #sandcasting #metalfabrication #newsculpture #freedom

New sculpture in progress...using a sculpting epoxy that cures as hard as a hard hat. 30”, going to be in cast iron #castiron #workinprogress #sculpture #artstudio #thehobbsbuilding #hardworkartwork #smoothon #moldmaking #kccrossroads #kansascityart #kansascity

Just like Indiana Jones ⚡️🤙 #indianajones #drjones #raidersofthelostark

Bronze family tree commission in progress! The clients inspiration came from a friends commission by another local artist. #family #familytree #bronzesculpture #hands #sculpture #waxwork #wax #oneoff #oneofakind #artcommission #commissioned #bronze #thehobbs #kc #localartist #handmade

5 part sand mold ready for assembly ⚡️#moldmaking #moldmaker #moldmakingandcasting #sculpture #castiron #makingart #sculptors #sculptor #casting

Sand molding in Indiana ⚡️#castironart #resinsand #castiron #howitsmade #castart #castsculpture #iron #madebyhand #sculpturetrail #sculpturetrails

Don’t mind me, just fly fishing the Big Blue in Colorado #flyfishing #flyfishcolorado #breckenridge #flyfishingphotography

#palisademountain #palisademountains #coloradohiking #rockymountainhiking #weekdayhike #hikecolorado

Super cool kinetic sculptures! #starrkempf #coloradosculpture #fabricated #outdoorsculpture #outdoorart #coloradoroadtrip

How about that new OZ Museum sign! #ozmuseum #wamego #toto #wizardofoz #wickedwitch #wickedwitchofthewest #flyingmonkey #flyingmonkeys

Hello Seattle 🤙

CSU University Symphony Orchestra #csu

CSU Symphonic Band #csu

#nofilter #westbottomskc #thehobbs

Mythical Grizzly Totem

Lou Malnatis, Chicago!

Notre Dame! Visiting artist friends, just the best👍

Rodin 100, Cleveland #rodin100 #rodin

The two clay masters as one giant mold #oz #wizardofoz #wings #moldmaking #sculpture #bronzecasting #flyingmonkey

Preparing the 3rd big Oz monkey mold, two 5ft wings in one mold. #rubbermold #oz #claysculpture #wings #bronze #westbottoms #artstudio #kc

Seasonal Mother Mold complete ☘️

Mother mold prep, keys and all

This is where the Rubber meets the Mold... (✔️terrible Dad joke for the day)

Prepping for Rubber Molding ⚡️

Next monkey in motion

Merode Altarpiece, no big deal!

Even the streets are decorated for Christmas

I️ce carving!

Rodin Museum!

#sculpturecon

New work, coming together

Now That's a power strip!

Jeeped a beautiful moment in time

New studio wall⚡️

Screaming hot iron, thanks Sculpture Trails!

#nofilter Almost ready ! My brother did an Amazing job on the clear coat!

Touching up the patina, it's a giant!

RHCP at Sprint Center 🔮

On the way to RHCP ⚡️

Pro-Level

Clay master of an 8' diameter commission for Fidelity State Bank and Trust

Best internship ever, pouring cast iron twice a week !

Good day for dang 'ol shrimp

Starting to look pretty regal, probably should build a castle...

Fall in Kentucky is awesome.

All Hale!

It's a memories and freedom kinda day-

I'm taking notes, because I don't play those

Sunday funday, in America!

Just...one more pair...

Hot on the trail

Made the college hallway- equivalent to your moms fridge!

Made an Easter egg for my Granny, nailed it!

So practical-

Chivalry is not dead- hipsters, take note.

Pouring molten iron is awesome, period.

Staying in a Haunted hotel

The Dudes on Time!

First go sculpting with a model, coming along!

Snowstorm in Manhattan? I think I'll start a painting...

Campus at night, go state!

Nice day for melting metal

On accident, this really sums up my passions

Raddest Van in the country...