Artist Statement

Who are you?

I am an artist. I heard someone say once, "Paula isn't an artist, she is a craftsman." Having someone make a statement like that is eye opening and tends to lead to an evaluation of ones work....and life. In the whole scheme of things, it's a good thing, though a difficult one initially.....What I’ve come to realize over the years since hearing that statement is, that it doesn't matter who people ‘think’ that I am...it only matters what I know myself to be, because, that knowing is what creates the artwork... hopefully others can appreciate the work as well...

Larry and I collaborate on many of the commissioned works. Larry has over 30 years experience working with metal. I have over 15 years experience designing and creating artistic metal for people who want unique metal sculpture in their lives. Some of which happens to be utilitarian.....Metal is my medium, art is what I create from it. Custom work is my livelihood...

How did you get started?

My art career began in the two dimensional, paintings, sketching and the like. My husband, Larry, who is a millwright, suggested trying metal work. He proceeded to teach me and over 15 years later, the work you see on this site is the result of his tutelage.

What do you want to accomplish?

Our job as a custom artists is to help others acquire pieces they desire in their lives by designing and creating with them in mind. We take this job seriously and feel honored and privileged when someone commissions us to create something unique for their lives. Art is a tool for the soul to communicate to the world... Beliefs, a sense of beauty, individual uniqueness....or even a sense of adventure. The ultimate goal of any artist is to help others see the world in new and different ways.