Lake Eola memories and a new project far north of Florida..

The stroll around Lake Eola affords many views of the Orlando skyline as well as lots of wildlife, such as this black swan.

I believe this striking bird is a anhinga or snake bird.  A diving bird, it pursues its prey underwater, but its wings become waterlogged and it is unable to fly.  It strikes this characteristic pose in order to dry it's wings.

A squirrel has found a snack is heady home with its treasure.

Live Oaks surround Lake Eola.  They're my favorite tree.

This is John Perrone and his wife Mary.  John is the manager at Lake Eola.  He was great to work with and made the job go much easier. 

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Robert Petty and Lula Marshall also work at Lake Eola and I got to know them pretty well - I was there for days carving on the Muse and helping with the earthwork and plantings.  They were a lot of fun and a big help.  I got to know a number of people while I was at Lake Eola and everyone was really nice.  I have a special feeling for Lake Eola and everyone I met there.  It was like no other experience I've ever had.




I worked on the Muse for days and became acquainted with many locals who frequented the park.



This is a model of my next commission.  It is an American Lion  which existed during the ice age - it was the largest cat that ever lived. The sculpture wll be carved from a block of limestone measuring
9'H x 6'W x 4-6"D  weighing 20 tons.  This sculpture will take me far from my last sculpture installtion in Florida to....

Anchorage Alaska, at the University of Alaska Anchorage.  This is a photo of the site (the site is way over to the right side) was taken by the crane operator when he went out to look at where sculpture will be placed.