A sculpture beginning or birth fascinates people. They see the final piece and appreciate it's beauty. But they always ask - "How on earth do you start?" We begin like any project: with an idea. Sometimes a client can only convey that idea in words or napkin doodles. Sometimes it's a picture. We even got a T-Shirt once with a simple note: "Here. Make it look like this." Sometimes we design the entire project Sometimes it comes to us totally designed. We may even get completed CAD drawings. But even then it is likely only designed on a flat surface - "x" & "y" axis only. Our job is to create the dimension that rises up from the flat background - the "z," if you will, of the image. Once we know the dimensions needed, we begin the process of a thousand artistic decisions. We strive for life - not in meaningless, minute detail - but living motion in every image we create. Good design, good composition, and edges that will catch the light are our top priorities. After we begin, we send the client digital images and models for approval. We make adjustments based on their feedback. We strive to remain in sync with the client every step of the way. When the final piece arrives, it is a dream fulfilled - not a surprise.