I’m fascinated by the near-mystical experience of artistic creativity. Specifically, that moment in which the artist becomes so thoroughly engrossed in his craft that he steps outside of himself and, in a very real sense, steps outside of ordinary time and space. Although it is a crime of understatement, we often refer to this state as “being in the zone.” It is only within this state that the artist is capable of shaping the purist expression of his vision. I find my own cre

In Cherokee, the word sgili is dark and ominous and I sincerely hope no one is offended or distraught by my discussing it here. Sgili is...

Completed Work Perhaps the question I get asked most often is, “How long did it take you?” Although I’ve always tried to give an honest...

Progress Day 1 to Day 8 A Facebook memory popped up this morning that made me realize I’ve now officially been carving stone for five...

What a wonderful weekend! The Mvskoke Art Market  staff and the Mvskoke Nation does such a great job organizing and hosting this event....

Before he thought to wonder how it had come to be placed so precisely on top of the fence post, what struck him was how perfectly clean...

December is my favorite month of the year, but not for any of the reasons most people might agree. I love December because it brings the...

The world in which I want to live, and the one I wish to share with all who will join me, is one where the very purpose of our lives is...