For the past 12 years, I have been fabricating sculpture and water features out of recycled stone from the granite countertop industry. Using laminations, templates and modified tools, I have created a method of carving that is not seen in the traditional art world. This being said, I rely heavily on the art training I have had through my degree in Technical Theatre and Design, a minor in Art, stone working workshops and extensive building experience.

Granite is imported from about 30 different countries. This allows me to use dozens of vivid colors that are not normally available in block form. My work often includes the combination of colors, stone inlay and multi-media designs using metal and blown glass. Texture is a large factor as well.

Granite can be polished to a very high gloss, exposing colors not easily seen. I use chiseled and hammered textures and often use a "flamed" texture using an ascetaline welding torch.

Local stone is a favorite of mine as well. For work with a more natural feel, I use Travertine and Desert Onyx found in Southern New Mexico. This stone comes alive with water and depending on mother nature's design, I add relief work using grinders, grinding wheels, hammers and chisels. These stones are much softer than granite, so I find the more traditional techniques are better suited for carving.

Because of my background in theatre set, light and sound design, creating public and site specific work comes naturally. Designing pieces stemming from both my own imagination and the needs and desires of my clients is not only enjoyable, but it can result in something that might have never come about otherwise. Ideas become greater with numbers and I always look forward to the many ideas to come.

Thank you for taking a look at my work. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about custom installations, sculpture, fountains or the combination of these. Meanwhile, it's time to get dusty...

Born December 6, 1972, in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Education/Occupation:

1991-1996 Eastern New Mexico University, Portales
BFA Technical Theater and Design (Art Minor)

1992-1993 University of Plymouth, Exmouth, Devon, England
International exchange Program
Trip to Rome, Florence, Venice, Italy

1996-1997 Work exchange Program: Brighton, London, England
Brighton Community Theater
Wimbleton Little Theater, London
Scene Design, Light Design, Stage Management

1997-2002 Shakespeare in Santa Fe
Stage Manager, Festival Manager, Scene and Light Design
Prop design/fabrication

1995-1998 Accent Adobe, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, NM
Adobe house builder, general construction

1998-2001 Captain Marble
Granite Fabrication, installation

2000-Present Rock Steady Designs
Artist owner

2004-2007 Pecos Studio Tour
Organizer, Pecos, NM

2007 Sax Stoneworking Workshop with Kazitaka Uchida, Joseph Kincannon and Kelly Jamison, Rinconada, New Mexico

Public / Private Commissions and Installations:

2010

• City of Santa Fe, "Vision Passage", Loaned Art Program
• private owner, large permanent courtyard fountain, hand chiseled stone, Santa Fe, NM

2009

• Acceptance to "Sculpture on Main", Marble Falls, TX, year long public installation
• Albuquerque Fire Fighters Local 244, large granite bench, Albuquerque, NM
• private owner, 6' custom garden sculpture "Sanctuary", Santa Fe, NM
• private owner, table sculpture "Eclipse", Santa Fe, NM
• private owner, 6' indoor sculpture, "Reciprocity", Santa Fe, NM

2008

• El Meson Restaurant, custom granite bench, Santa Fe, NM
• private owner, 7' custom circulating birdbath sculpture "Love Birds", Santa Fe, NM
• private owner, table sculpture "Sixty Blessings", Albuquerque, NM

2007

• Santa Fe South Side Library, 6' sculpture "Purity", Loaned Art Program, Santa Fe, NM
• People's Bank, custom 7' granite waterwall "Fluidity", Albuquerque, NM
• BODY, custom double sided fountain in wall b/tw rooms "Body Surf", Santa Fe, NM
• Trend Magazine, custom 7' waterwall "Curves", Santa Fe, NM
• private owner, table sculpture "Anniversary Sculpture #4", Santa Fe, NM

2006

• Pritchett Massage Studio, custom double sided fountain in wall b/tw rooms "Kat's Eye", Santa Fe, NM
• private owner, table sculpture "Anniversary Sculpture #2", Santa Fe, NM

Greg's work shown at the following Galleries and Showcases

2011 Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, Carefree, AZ

2011 Loveland Sculpture Invitational, Loveland, CO
2011 Edwards Fine Art & Sculpture Festival, Edwards, CO
2011 Art in the Park, Dallas, TX
2011 Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire, Fountain Hills, AZ
2011 Rio Grande Arts Show, Albuquerque, NM
2011 to present, Xanadu Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2010 to present, Wild Holly Gallery, Carefree, AZ
2010 Artfest Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
2010 BODY of Santa Fe, Solo Show, Santa Fe, NM
2010 Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire. Fountain Hills, AZ
2010 Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, Carefree, AZ
2009 "Sculpture in the Park" juried sculpture show, Loveland, CO
2009 Chicago Art Source, collection of artists
2009 Guest Artist, Dragonfly Art Studio, Sculpting workshops w/ children ages 8-14, Santa Fe, NM
2009 to 2011, J Fine Art Gallery, Taos, NM
2008 to present, Lumina Gallery, Taos, NM
2003 to 2009, Art Center at Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos, NM
2005 to present, Santa Fe Water Gardens, Santa Fe, NM
2007 to 2009, Wiford Gallery, Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM
2005 to 2009, Aspen Stoneworks, Albuquerque, NM
2008 Salon Mar Graff, Sculpture Show, Tesuque, NM

2007 Santa Fe Parade of Homes, NM

2006 Albuquerque Parade of Homes, NM
2006 to 2007, Two Pears Gallery, Eldorado, NM
2003 to 2007, Mineral and Fossil Gallery, Santa Fe and Taos, NM; Sedona, AZ
2004 to 2007, Shelu Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2006 Crossroads Contemporary, Temporary installation, Santa Fe, NM
2003 to 2006, Xeriscape New Mexico conference and Showcase, Guest Artist, Albuquerque, NM 
2003 to 2006, Rio Grande juried art shows; Summer and Balloon Fiesta shows, Albuquerque, NM
2004 to 2006, Terra Bella Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2002 to 2005, Girls Inc. juried art shows, Santa Fe, NM
2002 to 2005, Challenge New Mexico juried art shows, Santa Fe, NM
2002 to 2005, Santa Fe Fiesta juried art shows, Santa Fe, NM
2004 Santa Fe Recycled juried art Show, Santa Fe, NM
2004 Tesuque Flea Market, Santa Fe, NM
2004 to 2006, Tropic of Capricorn, Santa Fe, NM
2002 to 2003, New Mexico juried art shows, Albuquerque, NM

Publications/References:

August 16, 2010, Santa Fe New Mexican
2010 season, Northern New Mexico Art Catalog
April 2010, The Reporter, Santa Fe, NM
October 2008 Pasa Tiempo, Santa Fe New Mexican
April 2008 Pasa Tiempo, Santa Fe New Mexican
June 2007 issue THE magazine
September 2007 issue Santa Fean magazine
October 2007 issue New Mexico magazine
October 2007 Pasa Tiempo, Santa Fe New Mexican
October 2007 Icarus, Santa Fe Public Library Blog
Summer 2007 issue Santa Fe Trend magazine
Spring 2007 issue Santa Fe Trend magazine