Ironically, I find steel to be quite flexible and forgiving as a material to work with. I came to metalwork just over ten years ago and love the way steel can be shaped, merged or amended with found objects, changed and manipulated. The process of cutting, heating, and welding is challenging technically and physically, and produces surprises sometimes. Sometimes an idea grows from a found object. My principal inspiration derives from observing birds, trees, and nature in general.

            I’m intrigued by birds, and see them daily where I live near the ocean. The first birds I made were needle felted and from tin cans. The steel birds have been an ongoing focus as I learn or find different ways to work. Birds' homes are another fascination to me.  I’ve used stone and granite with some of my work. The steel and stone sculptures play with the ideas of whimsy and solidity, motion and stillness. I’ve also incorporated wax and wool felting into the work with steel to play with textures.

The wooden bowls are part of a new collaboration (2026) with a wood turner friend, Scott Jones. The bowls used in the bird baths are coated inside to hold water; the planter has a similar treatment. The fifth bowl shown on a steel stand is sealed with food grade oil.

This site has photos of a variety of my work, many of which are already sold. Please feel free to contact me about commissions if you see something you like. Some pieces are one off, others can be replicated. Thank you for your interest in my work. You can also find me on Instagram @steelcardinals. There are several large pieces in yards/gardens around Peaks Island. Keep your eyes open-you may come upon one!