Nature is a strong influence in my metal sculptures. I am surrounded by it living in Cass County MN. I think about how nature influences us as a species and the reverse of that, how we effect nature and the world as a whole. Whether I'm creating for a client, or creating an idea, nature, wildlife as well as the human figure enter the mix in one form or another of my work. Nature and organic forms being the
major influence, my hope is not only to create something beautiful, but thought provoking. Metal is my medium, art is what I create from it. Custom work is my livelihood...

Larry and I live just out side of Longville MN on 40 acres. We purchased the land just for the purpose of being close to nature. Our neighbors are the deer, bear and all sorts of forest friends. I find peace living here which in turn influence my work. I often think about the history of this little piece of land and feel blessed to be caretakers for a time on it. Other than our little house, we have left the forest as we have found it. From wildlife, to organic forms. I feel very much at home in nature. For me, it's like being in 'church' everyday and communing with my maker. My belief in taking care of our mother earth, we in turn take care of ourselves.

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.

In the past, I have worked as a welder fabricator for different business’. In April of 2001 I became self employed in order to pursue a metal art career through my business Earth Eagle Forge.

The experience that I have gained from first as a two dimensional artist to a three dimensional, allows for diversity in first conceptualizing an idea and then implementing those ideas into reality.

What do you want to accomplish?
My job as a custom artist is to help others acquire pieces they desire in their lives by designing and creating with them in mind. I take this job seriously and feel honored and privileged when someone want something I've created. I believe art is important in our lives as human beings. 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 different ways.
When I'm not working on a commission, I'm working on pieces that,hopefully, encourage the viewer to think about the direction of our lives; as individuals and as a people. Attempting to say; life is about choices, think about yours.

Thank you for your interest in Earth Eagle Forge. I hope you enjoy viewing the images of my work. If you have any questions or would like to have your own metal art created, please, don't hesitate to contact us. Larry and I would love to hear from you.
I welcome corporate and private commissions.

Favorite Quotes:
"Don't die with your music still inside you." ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer
"The influence of a vital person vitalizes... The world without spirit is a wasteland. People have the notion of saving the world by shifting things around, changing the rules, and who's on top, and so forth. No, no! Any world is a valid world if it's alive. The thing to do is to bring life to it, and the only way to do that is to find in your own case where the life is
and become alive yourself." ~Joseph Campbell
"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're probably right." ~Henry Ford
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art"
~Leonardo DeVinci~