These are large sculptures I have made over the past few years that were commissioned by various agencies, and are now on permanent public display. 

THE MAIDEN OF DECEPTION PASS 

This cedar carving is 24 ft tall, and tells the story of Ko kwal al woot, a Samish woman who was transformed into a sea spirit to save her tribe from starvation. The story took place here at Rosario Beach, in what is now Deception Pass State Park. The carving was done in 1983 for the Samish Indian Nation and Skagit County Centennial celebration, under the guidance of Samish elders. It is a permanent part of Deception Pass State Park.

THE BURNING CHRIST 

This cedar carving, 10 ft tall, depicts the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus on either side of a flame. It was commissioned by the United Methodist Church of Anacortes in 1987, and stands in a meditation grove just south of the church.

RIVER KEEPERS MEMORIAL

This mural stands on the bank of the Skagit River in downtown Mt Vernon. It is made of aluminum; the design was cut out with a water jet cutting device, so that you can look through the picture at the river. The 4 scenes depict the work of 8 Skagit County men who cleared a massive log jam in the river, at this spot, in the 1870s. The mural was sponsored by the Mt Vernon Kiwanis Club, and installed in June of 1999.

JASPER GATES STATUE

This large granite sculpture, titled Grandpa and Me, was commissioned by the Mount Vernon Arts Commission to honor the founder of Mount Vernon, Washington, Jasper Gates, and his grandson John Knox.  The image was taken from a photo of the two carrying buckets of vegetables out of their garden, 100 years ago, on the same location where the statue now stands, at First and Gates Streets, downtown Mount Vernon.  I was guided throughout by my old friend Dick Fallis and his wife Bernice, and was delighted to meet many descendants and relatives of Jasper and John during the project.  The statue is 7 ft by 4 ft by 3 ft.  The copper buckets were handcrafted by Fidalgo Island blacksmith Paul Thorne.  Installation was Oct 1, 2005.