The Hobbit. It is a wonderful tale, and not a tall one. Stories of valor, friendship, and adventures across wild and beautiful lands have always been near and dear to my heart.

Twórin Blackaxe is a stout, courageous dwarf with his heart in the right place. He would do everything for his closest friends and family, always striving for the better part of himself.

This was the first sculpture I did in Monster Clay, which changed my work process drastically for the better. It was the project that emphasized the importance of working with the right material for the job.

The finished piece stands 6″ (15 cm) tall.