I have 40 years of experience as a sculptor working on projects including the Washington National Cathedral, The White House, Crazy Horse Monument, private estates, and large scale public work.

My career began in 1985, carving gargoyles, angels, and architectural ornament at the Washington National Cathedral. It’s there that I began my lifelong goal to master the art of sculpture, whether it be through stone or steel. My objectives with each sculpture are to achieve the pre-set goals of the project, satisfy the client, and satisfy myself by pushing the boundaries of what has been done before.

Using 3D computer design allows for greater capacity to evolve complex projects.

This makes communication between clients, architects, engineers, contractors and fabricators easy and understandable.

It is my intention to bring life to the inanimate.  In my work, there must be a posture reflecting an emotion that is revealed in the shapes and elements that make up the entire unit.

— Cary Shafer