Clayfulneeds & Beads          

  I was born and raised in Augusta , Ga. my father also an Augusta native, who was an electrician at King Mill Industries. My  mother, was a beautician from Bakersfield, California.

   I began sculpting at the age of six, what was commonly known to other peers my age as Play- Doh, became a versatile doorway to hands of imaginative proportions.  Having an endless supply of this time consuming wonder, I could feel my way toward an animal, person, or what ever I was imagining at the time.

  Often things I made were never returned but were kept and displayed at school. My grade school teacher ignited an art interest within me, as she suggested a future art education.

   Due to modest income, my art desires were suppressed academically however the passion remained. Thus I am self taught and quite proud of that aspect. 

  My mother was a natural sketch artist; she often shared many shadowing techniques to capture the perfect essence of the subject at hand.

  I  created in my private quiet moments which became fewer as adulthood meant responsibility.

  My son Chance was a wonderful gift carrying the art line thru music. Often stringed instruments danced at his fingertips.

  I instilled artistic passion in him unknowingly, thru my work. He has come to appreciate and enjoy many famous artists before their time. We often stroll and gaze in wonder of a time and people who built such a creative and colorful perception of  life thru books, galleries, and museums.

   I enjoy the outdoors just a stroll thru a busy walkway can open creative ideas.  " I  find the human anatomy to be God's art in motion" . "We are all indeed exquisite machinery".

   My inspiration is Intense love verses the paths in this daily journey we so lightly refer to as life. God has equipped my hands and for this I am truely humbled and greatful.

  It is my desire now to use the talent He has blessed me with to help underpriveledged children. This has been something near and dear to my heart for sometime, and hopefully in the coming years I will be able to do my small part in using funds generated thru my art, helping to strengthen their little hearts with love,and encouragment for their days ahead.


 "And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:5

  1995 
  Prayer Girl
  Onyx glazed earthen red clay
  2" 15 in.


  1996
  Fertility Goddess
  natural state  white grog clay
  32 in.

  1997
  Dancer
  Pewter glazed  white porcelain    clay 42"     
  

  2000
  Fairy Leaf Maiden
  Ivy glaze earthen red clay
  2'24 in

   2002
   Rose
   Bronzed paperclay Bust
  1'25 in.

   2003
   Western Romance
   nude male and female reclined
   Sand coated paperclay
   37 in.

  2004
  Angelic Vows
  Bronze glazed porcelain clay
  16.5 in.

  2005
  Imagination
  Sand coated earthen red clay
  16.3 in.


  2006 
  Inner  Beauty
  Bust
  granite coated earthen red clay
  2' '29 in.

  2006
  The Biker
  bronzed earthen red clay bust
  31 in.

  2007
  Annabella
 pearl glazed paperclay
 Lifesize 4'6 in.

  2007 
  Forbidden
  pearl glazed paperclay
  34 in.

 2007
  Innocense
  angel
  Bronze glazed paperclay
  3 ' 2 in.
 
 2007
  Sensuality
  Pewter glazed white porcelain clay
  female figurative
  2' 21 in

 2007
  Failed Intentions Somber
  partial face bust
  white porcelain clay with pigments
  3'16

 2007
  Nightmare
  Women Bust
  earthen red clay with metallic Bonding
  2' 39 in.

  2008 
  Beauty Beneath The  Surface
  Bronze bonded paperclay
  Life-size 4'4
  mermaid

  2008
  Grief
  Female nude
  Racu clay
  12.9 "

  2008
  Tropic Angel
  Bronze Bonded clay
  16.8 "

   
  3 Current lifesize sculptures in progress 2011

 
  The Dance 
  Statue of male and female figures
   mixed medium
   6' 2in.

  Angel on the stairs earthen red paperclay with mettallic coldcast bonding 5'2

 Large scale Hands of Christ holding a child. 3' 4 earthen red paperclay bronze bonded.

 

Events
 2005
  Participating Artist in The Greater Augusta Wet Paint Auction.
Local Artists were invited to show and sell a recent work. This unique silent auction    promised the Artist would receive their set selling price while any bids above and    beyond went towards Arts Council programming such as ArtScape Camp, a free summer-long immersion into the arts for childrenliving in local housing developments.

   2005
Participation in the Wet Paint Reception  gave Artists the opportunity to talk to  members of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, sell a recent work enjoy an evening of music and sample food from local restaurants and caterers. In the past, over 30 local artists have participated, resulting in great exposure and sales during the evening.

  2007
Participating Artist in the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation Annual Members Show.
This was a Gallery presentation from December to January followed by their Artists Closing Reception.

  2008
Participating artist in The Annual Taste Of Thomson event sponsored by the American Heart Assoc. Local artists, caterers and wine vendors gathered for this
successful evening.

  2008
The Liberty Art Show, located at First Liberty Market in Waynesboro, Ga. an annual non profit event featuring local artists.

2009
Successfully peaked and started an artful interest and awareness in Thomson, Ga. Started TAC Thomson Arts Council.  Later this effort took on a life and grew into MAC McDuffie Arts Council which is now thriving and growing rapidly in the community. It was my original intent to create more art awareness and appreciation to this area's artists thus generating increased cultural and artful education, and incentives.

2009
Started a small jewelry buisness in Thomson thru my artistic creations. Thus I now have my pieces in four buisnesses in the area and venturing into North Carolina