Inspired by Nature

Inspiration for me comes from the intricacies of nature. As a young boy, on Saturdays, I would ride my bike 10 miles across town to a most interesting shop named “Science and Hobbies”. Working my way through the shop I would approach the chest-high bin with over 200 uncut geodes. Geodes, in their uncut or whole form, are dusty very mundane lumpy orange-size stones. The wonder happens when the lapidary blade has finished its job the geode’s interior secret contents were revealed. Just like a lottery ticket the odds favor duds or solid layers of dull sandy colored rings. But, when the stone revealed a cavity of crystals or colorful rings my heart leap with excitement.

The Cosmic Geode Series as I am calling it, has similar unexpected outcomes. The main ingredient is epoxy which sets up in about 30 minutes so working fast I orchestrate the flow of pigmented colors. The high percentage of uncontrollable combinations is a compelling and thrilling aspect of creating these pieces.  

Although the initial inspiration was born from geodes, I noticed the pieces have an infinite cosmic nature that pulls you into surface particulate details. Even beyond the geode and cosmic likeness I discovered another geological offshoot while pouring a batch of red syrupy epoxy. Lava, that’s right, void of the fumes and heat.  

My hope is that you enjoy these creations as much as I have creating them.