I started Old World Stone Carving in 1993 with my first assistant and a simple goal: become the best stone carver I could be. If I could make work that people valued enough to pay for, I could keep my art practice alive at the same time. More than three decades later, that balance still drives what I do. I hope you enjoy browsing the many projects I have been part of, and that you get a sense of the style and care I bring to each one. This site shows both commissioned work and pieces I made as personal expressions.
Stone carving is one of the oldest art forms known, and the tools and hands-on process have changed very little over thousands of years. Every time I pick up the chisels, I feel connected to the carvers who came before me. If you are planning a project, I look forward to working with you. I try to share progress photos along the way so you can follow the work as it takes shape.
Use the menu above to explore three main areas of my work. Architectural Work covers fireplaces, entryways, fountains, church details, gardens, and related pieces for homes and buildings. Fine Art includes sculpture, drawings, paintings, furniture, and earlier work from my studio practice. Public Work features school mascots, park installations, and other community commissions. Each gallery page shows photos from specific projects, many with notes about materials and how the piece was made.
If you have a project in mind, even a rough idea, feel free to reach out through the Contact page. Most of my clients are commissioning custom work for the first time. I work with you from early sketches through final installation, and I deliver and install work nationwide when the project calls for it. For a step-by-step look at what that process involves, read how custom stone carving commissions work.
Welcome to the site. Take your time looking around, and I hope you enjoy what you find.