CLIENTS

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Universal Studios Hollywood, California

Scenic lead and liaison between Universal Studios and Warner Bros. art directors

Led the scenic construction crew in executing sculpted snow effects across the village of Hogsmeade.

Fabricated snow-capped bow window formations off-site for installation at Universal Studios
City of Calabasas – Calabasas, California

Created and installed all median signage throughout the city in collaboration with a design colleague

Implemented the conceptual design and developed the construction method, forming a cohesive, structurally integrated armature for the veneer and capstone

Designed and fabricated the simulated wood beams, constructed in sections to achieve the illusion of continuous pass-through timbers with embedded street names
The Living Desert – Village WaTuTu – Palm Desert, California

Simulated mud hut exteriors with layered specialty concrete mix to replicate traditional earthen plaster, including dried, cracked mud areas and handprints

Created and embedded tamarisk lattice work for the illusion of their native structural armature for cultural authenticity

Replicated nearby tree trunks in texture and color to transform structural steel beams and create the illusion of natural wood

Built interactive elements such as a children’s mud play hut and water-mud creation area
The Living Desert – Sonoran Jaguar Exhibit – Palm Desert, California

Themed habitat designed as an abandoned mining area for the Sonoran Jaguar Exhibit

Rockwork construction and fabrication included steel armature, diamond-mesh lath, plaster, and carved cement surfaces

Final surfaces textured and painted to replicate natural boulder formations characteristic of the Coachella Valley
SeaWorld Discovery Cove – Orlando, Florida

Fabricated extensive simulated vines as part of the park’s tropical environment

Sculpted in large-scale, multi-branch forms at my Palm Desert warehouse, then shipped and installed on-site during final scenic integration
Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Orlando, Florida

Fabricated a large-scale order of simulated vines for habitats and naturalistic installations throughout the park for its grand opening phase

Hand-sculpted and assembled at my Palm Desert, California warehouse studio, then shipped for final integration during the park’s construction
Pioneers Park Museum – El Centro, California

Life-sized wildlife gallery constructed for the Pioneers Park Museum of Imperial Valley

Featured sculpted boulders, riverbeds, textured terrain, native vegetation details, educational signage, and taxidermied species displayed in natural environmental settings

Commissioned by two longtime community members to create an educational and lasting contribution

Featured a panoramic mural spanning 140 feet across the back wall and 20-foot side walls, painted by Nebraska artist Kay Cooper
Cattlemen of Imperial Valley – El Centro, California

Immersive historical tribute installation at Pioneers Park Museum honoring the region’s ranching heritage, commissioned by the Cattlemen of Imperial Valley

Featured a large-scale black-and-white mural of an early cattle drive with a taxidermied bull shoulder and head emerging from the image

Included fabricated saddle stands for interactive use, interpretive signage, and a fully curated spatial layout

One of three museum installations completed during an eighteen-month engagement at Pioneers Park Museum
Imperial Irrigation District – Pioneers Park Museum, El Centro, California

Immersive educational exhibit commissioned by the Imperial Irrigation District for installation at Pioneers Park Museum, illustrating the history and impact of the agency within the Imperial Valley

Featured a sculptural water spillway designed and fabricated from high-density foam and a proprietary concrete mixture

Included interpretive signage panels detailing the origins of Imperial Valley irrigation and its connection to the Colorado River system
inSITE 2000 Project – Contemporary Artist Allan McCollum

Created oversized replica of original sand spike discovered at base of Mt. Signal

Commissioned by contemporary American artist Allan McCollum for Signs of Mount Signal, inSITE2000

Welded steel armature coated in custom-textured concrete replicating the original specimen

Custom texture pads fabricated specifically for sand spike replication

Featured in a multi-venue museum exhibition presented across several institutions

More information about the project can be found HERE
San Diego Zoo – San Diego, California

Designed and fabricated species-specific enrichment elements, including concrete termite mounds with internal mealworm sleeves and textured PVC feeder tubes for progressive insect release

Created and shipped hand-sculpted simulated vines for primate and reptile habitats to support natural behaviors and enhance exhibit immersion
Palm Springs Air Museum – Palm Springs, California

Restored a large-scale exterior bas-relief titled Aviation in the Desert, originally created by artist Joe Moller

Spanning four sides of the building’s upper façade, the piece depicted historic wartime aircraft, including planes and a blimp

Addressed extensive sun damage through structural reinforcement and aesthetic integration of hundreds of screws as simulated rivets, preserving design integrity during restoration
Oakland Zoo (formerly Knowland Park Zoo) – Oakland, California

Commissioned by Zoo Director, Dr. Joel Parrott, to oversee themed concrete work for the zoo’s major entry renovation

Provided direction on surface texture, finish detailing, and integration of entry structures for visual continuity

Traveled on-site during key phases to direct crews through carving, plastering, and finishing
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo – Cleveland, Ohio
• Fabricated hand-sculpted simulated vines for multiple animal habitats throughout the zoo
• Created to enhance both exhibit realism and environmental enrichment across themed enclosures
• Completed fabrication and finishing off-site prior to shipment and installation at the zoo
Los Angeles Zoo – Los Angeles, California
• Fabricated simulated vines with internal aircraft cable armatures, installed throughout the orangutan enclosure to support climbing and movement
• Created suspended foraging pods from stainless steel mesh and textured rubber, designed for hoisting into trees for behavioral enrichment
Zoo Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia
• Fabricated hand-sculpted simulated vines for primate and other habitats throughout the zoo
• Integrated internal supports and surface textures suited for species specific interaction and environmental enrichment
• Completed fabrication off-site, with shipment provided for installation on-site
Audubon Zoo – New Orleans, Louisiana
• Fabricated hand-sculpted simulated vines for integration across multiple exhibits
• Designed to achieve naturalistic continuity and visual cohesion within varied habitat settings
• Completed fabrication off-site, with shipment provided for installation at the zoo
Woodland Park Zoo – Seattle, Washington
• Fabricated hand-sculpted simulated vines for exhibits throughout the zoo
• Designed to enhance naturalistic settings and provide behavioral enrichment for animal activity
• Completed off-site fabrication with shipment for on-site installation
Micke Grove Zoo – Lodi, California
• Created large-scale, lifelike tortoises and accompanying simulated rockwork in steel-reinforced concrete for the children’s play area
• Designed and sculpted for interactive, climbable use within the zoo’s outdoor environment
Sequoia Park Zoo – Eureka, California
• Painted a large-scale mural on 15-foot-high curved concrete walls within the bear exhibit to simulate an eroded hillside with exposed soil and native vegetation
• Transformed the enclosure’s gray concrete surfaces into a naturalistic visual environment, blending painted elements with real vegetation to create habitat depth and continuity
San Diego Wild Animal Park (Safari Park) – Escondido, California
• Fabricated large-scale habitat elements for the Heart of Africa, including hollowed trees with heated floors for the Colobus monkey colony, artificial vines, termite mounds, ostrich eggs, stump feeders, and a full-scale Cape buffalo carcass feeder
• Constructed with steel-reinforced concrete, welded steel, and sculpted epoxy resin
San Francisco Zoo – San Francisco, California
• Constructed steel-reinforced concrete rockwork, a foraging tree, and simulated terrain for the Kodiak Bear habitat
• Completed on-site in coordination with zoo personnel, adapting to active enclosures and complex logistical conditions
Sacramento Zoo – Sacramento, California
• Fabricated hand-sculpted simulated vines for exhibits throughout the zoo
• Designed to enhance naturalistic settings and provide behavioral enrichment for animal activity
• Completed off-site fabrication with shipment for on-site installation
Folsom City Zoo – Folsom, California
• Designed and constructed a new bear exhibit featuring detailed rockwork and a steel-reinforced concrete foraging tree
• Completed as a donation to the community during temporary residency in the area
Tom Smith Private Estate (Former CEO, Food Lion) – Salisbury, North Carolina
• Designed and constructed a 5,000-square-foot immersive wildlife game room to showcase a global taxidermy collection
• Featured sculpted rockwork, trees, termite mounds, and environmental elements representing native habitats for each species
Moody Gardens – Galveston Island, Texas
• Created large simulated rainforest trees in steel-reinforced concrete for the Rainforest Habitat exhibit
• Fabricated in sections at an off-site facility for size and transport management, then installed within the exhibit
Houston Museum of Natural Science – Houston, Texas
• Fabricated all steel-reinforced rockwork for the Paleontology Hall surrounding in-place fossil displays
• Installation required specialized protective measures to safeguard specimens during active construction
• Created geological strata and built simulated rock formations for the Wiess Energy Hall, forming the structural base for the exhibit’s interactive educational components
Houston Zoo – Houston, Texas
• Fabricated a large simulated fallen log for the lemur habitat, designed as a water crossing feature
• Created simulated vines for the primate exhibit
Houston Zoo – Houston, Texas
• Fabricated a large simulated fallen log for the lemur habitat, designed as a water crossing feature
• Created simulated vines for the primate exhibit