What is the process? How long does it take? Those are the most common questions asked about my work. My sculptures are made with paper pulp as a solid covering on a strong core.  Not to be confused with paper-mâché, which uses strips of paper and glue, this process uses a mixture of acid free paper pulp I created after much refining. Although it is primarily made from paper pulp, each piece is solidly built with a strong core and backing for hanging which is especially important for my larger 7 foot pieces. Each wall sculpture’s keyhole slot enables the piece to hang directly on the wall – creating the impression the piece is floating from the wall. The smaller pieces are 3 to 5 pounds and the larger pieces are up to 15 pounds.

Creating these sculptures is a labor-intensive process requiring multiple stages. A finished sculpture can have as many as 20 layers of pulp. Each layer has to fully dry before the next layer can be added. Drying time can be days to weeks, depending on the size and density of the work. Other stages of the process include sanding, sanding and more sanding depending on how smooth or textured I want the surface. The final stage is to paint with acrylics and sealant.