Doodling is important. It keeps your brain active, and an active brain keeps learning. But besides the science that I don’t quite remember, doodling is practice without fear. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t turn out well. It’s just a doodle. You can scrap it if you...
I’ve had countless people say to me, “I wish I could draw as good as you!” And as I’ve had more connection to younger artists by means of social media and conventions, I find my response has changed from a simple, “Thank you,” to a more useful, “You can!” The truth...
A collection of comrades to delight and heal. The Hooligans are thermoplastic sculptures that represent emotions and illnesses and depict them as monsters – not monsters that are frightening and overwhelming, but as monsters that are cute and manageable. Depression is...
I sculpted this Hooligan, “Doubt,” in June 2014. Unlike the previous Hooligans, which are about 1.5” tall, this one is about 3.6” tall. Mostly I wanted to use my big google eye, which made the larger scale necessary. Here is how Doubt was made: I make my Hooligans out...
