For the past two years I have been working toward new skills in woodworking and furniture making for the development of new work. I have rebuilt this space to create a shop and studio and have begun new work.
Regenexx Video /
Stem Cells were removed from the bone marrow that was extracted from my hip bones.
Truck loaded for San Antonio /
The metal work is almost finished /
Thanks to Audrey Courtney and Matt Cole for working so hard on this part of my design.
I am moving forward, slowly but surely. /
Slowly, getting it all together
LATE TIRED HAPPY /
It's late. I am covered in sweat and saw dust, I am tired and alone and oh, so happy. I worked all day and evening. My arm hurt but it finally, didn't stop me and for the first time in 10 years of working in studio my knees didn't hurt. Even, if I don't succeed I know now how much I have missed this. I felt broken.
CNC parts are back and ready to assemble! /
Glue, Sand, Sand, and Sand some more.........After almost three years away due to injuries to my legs and hands, I remember why I love this, the reasons are many and they are all coming back. Happy.
Assembling
Stretch and workout break! Keeping my nerves moving smoothly. Apart from one physical therapist, they all said I would never be able to do repetitive motion work with my fingers and hands again. So far, I have proven them wrong.
So Happy to Finally! Be Back Working /
Today, marks my time back creating art. Two years, 4 knee Surgeries total, two of which were experimental stem cell transplants from my own body, trapped nerves in my arms and neck, tendonitis in both elbows and one shoulder and finally, I am pain free and back. I am working toward a show at The Southwest School Of Art - San Antonio, Texas. I will be part of a two person show including my older work and two new pieces. Imagery to come...