Combining my natural artistic ability with my engineering background, I created and cast (in my home built foundry) the first Vietnam Veteran Memorial in the USA in 1983, and was commissioned by the National Ballet of Canada to create four of their lead dancers. I studied sculptural art in Scottsdale, AZ, and went on a one year sculpture sabbatical in Pietrasanta, Italy. I’ve made many portrait sculptures and given sculpture classes and workshops. In 2000 I was commissioned to create the sculpture of “Elvis at 13” for Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo, MS., and in 2012 “Elvis Becoming” also for the birthplace. My goal in my sculptures is to capture the essence of a moment and emotion. Comments from clients are: “You clearly captured the humbleness and innocence that was his essence during his formative years in Tupelo...You are to be congratulated on your superb sculpting talents.” Henry C. Dodge, Jr. Chairman Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation.