STUDIO FIVE08

Just want to say Studio Five08 is AMAZING! It's a beautiful gallery with incredible art. David Brady laid out the Liquid Dreams show exquisitely and Saturday's opening reception was a lot of fun. I'm thrilled to be part of it. If you're in the area, stop by and give it a look; you won't be disappointed. Studio FIVE08 508A Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90401, 310.994-9400. 

Liquid Dreams opening @ FIVE08 with friends Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin

PIETRASANTA, PAVIA and 'THE GIRL'

On the main drag in Pietrasanta

After 6 previous trips to Italy and years of wishing, I finally made it to Pietrasanta, the Ligurian town where my teacher and mentor, Philip Pavia, used to teach carving every summer. He always urged me to join him but it seemed that something always came up to foil the plan. Philip passed away in 2005 but everywhere we went I could see him at one of the outdoor cafes, people watching over a glass of wine after a hard day getting dusty. The best moment came when Luigi and I were visiting the Bozzetti Museum and we happened upon one of Philip's sculptures! What a thrill that was to find a piece of him there. It truly felt as if his spirit was with us. Italians love arts and artists, and the entire country is full of inspiration. Now that I'm back and energized, I have at least 3 new sculptures I want to begin!

Philip Pavia scultpture@Bozzetti Museum

with Christian Lange, Pietrasanta sculptor and teacher

Before I start getting dusty with new projects, I'm so happy to report that another of my sculptures has sold. 'The Girl' will now reside with Miranda and Brett Tollman and their children in their beautiful new home. It's a sculpture full of innocence and chance, especially since I usually channel male energy when I'm carving heads.