Will you do custom orders? ~ I try not to. I don't read minds and most customers can rarely describe or draw exactly what they have in mind, so the finished piece never turns out quite right.
Will you do repairs? ~ I do not repair other artist's work. I do not know how a piece was assembled and could possibly do more damage to the piece.
Can you cut custom stones? ~ I can cut my stones to order or one of your own. Keep in mind, stones sometimes break in the process.
Where do you source your stones? ~ I have acquired my stones from many locations, but now get most of them in Quartzsite or Tucson, Arizona.
Where do you source your materials? ~ I purchase most of my metals, tools and supplies from Rio Grande.
Do you teach beginners? ~ I teach beginners in small class sessions. I mainly teach intermediate students and am willing to teach advanced.
Do you teach private lessons? ~ I teach private lessons in my studio for an additional cost.
Do you make tutorial videos? ~ I am working on getting the video and audio equipment to make videos.
Do you teach stone cutting? ~ I will be offering lapidary workshops in the future, held at the Yucaipa Valley Rock, Gem and Mineral Society.
Can you find me certain stones? ~ If requested, I would be willing to locate certain stones for customers. I have many connections to source stones.
Do you mine your own stones? ~ I currently do not collect my own stones, but plan to start collecting in the near future.
Do you have a mental disorder? ~ I might; however, there has not been any clinical diagnosis performed. I probably couldn't make what I do if I didn't!
How did you get to be so handsome? ~ Many years of abusing my body by eating Double Doubles and cheesecake. Also, being delusional helps!
Why are you so funny? ~ It comes naturally. Humor helps to distract from my numerous shortcomings.