From endangered animals to national parks, from a healthy planet to a sense of trust and respect in one another, many things we take for granted today are being taken away. If there was ever a time to stand up and speak out it is now. My new show Removed… ift.tt/2xVlCIh

52 shovel blades later @thesteeplemobile #angel #wing #sculpture #metalart #alabamaartist #metalsculpture #assemblageart #recycledart ift.tt/2HGmmQQ

Really excited to be putting the finishing touches on this big guy. Can’t wait for you all to see him installed in downtown Mobile. Photo by Brock Larsen #guitarist #metalart #sculpture #assemblage #welding #metalsculpture #alabamaartist #angel #assembla… ift.tt/2MeCL1A

The backbone of one of my largest pieces yet ⚡️ Stay tuned #sculpture #welding #alabamaart #metalart #metalsculpture #recycledart #assemblage #greenart #weldporn #fairhope #alabamaartist #greenart ift.tt/2tSq596

“Gridiron” a 20’ tall installation at the University of South Alabama 🏈 It’s nice to branch out and try new materials once in a while, this piece is made completely out of stainless steel #flashbackfriday #alabamaart #football #stainlesssteel #footba… ift.tt/2ubhQW5

I love what I do, where I live, and all the wonderful people here that make this such a unique, creative place. A big thanks to everyone who voted for me in the Nappies this year. I can’t wait to show you the new installation I’m working on #mobilealabam… ift.tt/2vC0jXB

Every once in a while I make a piece my family likes so much they won’t let me sell it. This one is called Firefly 🌅 #foundobjectart #firefly #recycledart #assemblageart #foundart #southernartist ift.tt/2LZUCOj

Military helmet turtle, 2018. Sometimes the simplest, goofiest pieces are the most fun 🐢 #turtle #sculpture #recycledart #assemblage #assemble_art ift.tt/2ATjYrQ

A shot of my wife Joy with my owl installation on a recent trip to Decatur. At night the solar powered eyes light up and watch over the Alabama Center for the Arts #greenart #solarpowered #alabamaartist #assemble_art #owlart #metalart #metalsculpture ift.tt/2weYAIM

The start of a new commission, butterfly wings made from old park benches. I’m going to start sharing more of my process, finishing a sculpture is great but the journey is the fun part 🦋 #metalsculpture #butterflyart #alabamaartist #assemblage #assem… ift.tt/2QwPxvp

The body is really starting to come together. It’s made from an old oil lamp, a motorcycle muffler and a section of a bush hog. I’ve cut out sections to give it some texture, the next step is filling these with glass so it can be lit up from the insi… ift.tt/2OtnlIu

Done! The last steps were filling in the cutouts with old glass and wiring it for lights. The wings are old park benches, the circle is from a department store clothing rack, the body includes a motorcycle muffler and old fan parts, and the head is a vin… ift.tt/2PMItcN

The old lady across the street has been shooting me dirty looks all day 😄 #halloweendecor #creepyart #fairhope ift.tt/2CHXd9B

Occasionally I try to clean up my studio, which is always a losing battle because I’ll just get distracted and start putting a piece together from what I’m trying to get rid of. This is the start of my latest attempt, it should stand around 8 feet y’all … ift.tt/2Y80SGi

Thank you Debbie Harry, for all the amazing, iconic music and also your long dedication to protecting our environment Riverkeeper #blondie #bigfishaward #riverkeeper ift.tt/2HIDp9o

The first of my new line of Crosses. Sizes start at 3.5 feet tall with prices starting at $825. 15% of all sales go directly to the Exceptional Foundation ❤️ Message for more details #theexceptionalfoundation #foundobjectart bit.ly/2PdS3Gz

A new Heron in progress. Wrenches for legs and a plow from #neworleans makes up the base of the wings. Almost 6ft tall so far, can’t wait to see where this one will go #fairhope #foundobjectart #recycledart bit.ly/2PswWQV

Another Heron, this one will be auctioned off tomorrow with all proceeds going to the Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast. Thanks so much Julie and Dylan for coming out and helping me finish it, It turned out great! #heron #recycledart #alabamaart #excepti… bit.ly/2XGRacU

This little guy needs a title, have any ideas? Available for purchase , message for more info #owlsculpture #recycledart #fairhope #alabamaart ift.tt/2PZlP62

Merry Christmas everyone! ift.tt/2PWZ9BB