Commissions are available for fine art sculptures
and outdoor installations
Explore previous Alaska Driftwood Art commissions below.
Please contact the artist to discuss your ideas.
Flowing Water
(2014)
In Alaska, flowing water is everywhere. Rivers and waterfalls cascade into the sea, roaring with the power of rainfall and snowmelt. This client formerly guided whitewater rafting trips and expressed wistfulness for past adventures deep in the rugged back country.
The sculpture "Flowing Water" is composed of roots that have been washed and polished by the elements, cascading in a perpetual race to the sea.
These clients treasure the view of the San Juan Islands from their music conservatory, which holds a baby grand piano that is played often and well.
The owners sought an inspirational connection between the panoramic ocean scenery and the soaring music that often fills their home.
"Allegro" is composed entirely of Alaskadriftwood, much of it naturally colored from its former immersion in saltwater. The sculpture dances above the piano and has become a magnet of curiosity for its owners' many visitors.
Allegro
(2020)
Tangled Hearts
(2019)
This sculpture was commissioned by an art collector whose home showcases paintings, weavings, art quilts, and eclectic sculptures representing the work of talented artists from the Pacific Northwest.
I was asked to conceive a wall-hung sculpture that would nestle into a specific corner in the home's entrance area, where the owners would pass by it multiple times each day.
The result is "Tangled Hearts," which represents the love and dedication the owners share with one another.
Sparki’s Gift
(2018)
Sparki is a beloved Pionus parrot who lent her name and molted feathers to the sculpture created for her owners.
Created from burnished driftwood sourced along the rugged beaches of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, each piece was selected to contribute to the totemic feel of the bird's brilliant plumage.
33 Alaskan Beaches
(2019)
The artist was contacted to create a series of wall-hung sculptures to adorn the new Washington DC-area headquarters of Akima, a consortium of for-profit enterprises affiliated with an Alaska Native corporation.
The architect and interior designer conceived the offices as sleek and modern but with artwork honoring the company's and its owners' Alaska connection. I was asked to conceive a series of abstract driftwood sculptures that were unique but similar in size and durable enough to withstand display in a working public environment.
The result was a creation consisting of thirty-three individual sculptures, which the artist installed at the Akima offices in Herndon, Virginia, with the assistance of a local art handler. I named the installation "33 Alaskan Beaches" in honor of the number of sculptures and in recognition of the nearly three dozen separate beaches in Prince William Sound that I visited while collecting driftwood for the project.
Continental Drift #2
(2017)
Built as a driftwood globe measuring four feet in diameter, this sculpture was exhibited at the 2017 Madrone Grove Sculpture Exhibition in Anacortes and later selected for purchase by the Anacortes Arts Council.
It is now on permanent waterfront display at the Lion's Club Park adjacent to the Guemes Island ferry terminal in Anacortes.
Continental Drift # 3
(2018)
Modeled on the design of a similar outdoor sculpture created a year earlier, this driftwood globe was mounted on a rotating base that permits it to spin as the wind catches it from various angles.
This sculpture has found a permanent home on the landscaped grounds of a private residence near Anacortes.
Rotational Symmetry
(2017)
This large outdoor sculpture was inspired by the classic triskelion symbol, an ancient motif that has appeared in art and architecture worldwide. It is represented in European Neolithic artifacts, Greek antiquity pottery, and variations are seen in nature.
The Anacortes Arts Council selected this piece for exhibit at the 2018 Madrone Grove Sculpture Exhibition is now on permanent outdoor display at a private residence in the San Juan Islands.