Sculpture for the Hand is a contemporary school of sculpture with roots in the Japanese art form called netsuke. These small, highly detailed, intimate expressions of a story, concept and/or emotion are best appreciated when held. Form and texture take on new dimensions when the tactile sense is added to the visual experience.

My first experience of this school of art was in 1984. A northern California gallery which exhibited my pottery and ceramic sculpture introduced me to David Carlin and his small sculpture. During the next several years my friendship with David grew and I acquired a small collection of contemporary netsuke.

After much encouragement from David Carlin I finally tried my hand at carving in 1994. I was hooked. This challenging and rewarding medium of expression seems uniquely matched with my creative needs and abilities.