I began creating these pieces in 2008 after being laid off from my job in the construction industry. I had been in the construction field for 23 years, the last 15 of those in different management positions. The layoff gave me more free time then I knew what to do with. I began practicing my welding skills and soon became bored just attaching pieces together and tried to make something out of my practicing. I was surprised to find out that my friends and family thought the work was good. I was cajoled into doing a local art show to show my wares, but was so...more
