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Story behind the artwork

The Design A client once came to me with a very specific vision for a hidden corner of her garden. She wanted vertical steel plates, rising like shards from a central base, each tapering to a sharp point. She insisted on varying heights—a rhythmic, uneven line that refused to be boring. In my mind, as I forged them, they began to look like a gathering of individuals. I named the piece "All My Ladies," because they reminded me of my friends—each one unique, standing tall, and holding her own space.

The Artist’s Regret When I look back at this project from many years ago, I feel a slight pang of regret. At the time, I was focused on the how—the technical challenge of the base and the taper of the steel. I didn't stop to ask the why.

What did those rising shards mean to her? Was it a celebration of strength? A memorial? Or simply a shape that caught her eye?

The Shift in Perspective I’ve realized since then that an artwork is a bridge. Sometimes a piece is "just" a decoration to the artist, but it becomes a profound symbol to the customer. Other times, the artist pours their entire soul into a meaning that the buyer never sees. And then there are those rare, spontaneous moments where something is created without a plan, yet it touches a stranger so deeply it changes them.

A New Vow Moving forward, I’ve made a vow. I won't just ask my clients what they want to see; I will ask them what they want to feel. Every hammer blow is stronger when it’s backed by a story. "All My Ladies" stands in that garden as a silent reminder to me: the steel is only half of the work—the story is the rest.

The stories behind my artwork, the opportunities in The Lighthouse, and the reflections of the Morning Muse are my ways of keeping the lamp lit for our creative community. These resources will always be free to access. If they have found you at the right time, consider fueling the forge to help keep the fire burning. Your support, in any amount, is deeply appreciated.

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