About

Sea forms in stone — The first piece in David’s marine life collection — a sperm whale — began in 1977, and his work continues to this day.

Inspired by the creatures he encountered while SCUBA diving, David developed a lifelong passion for capturing the forms of sea life in stone. While studying art and sculpture at Valdosta State College, he honed the techniques that now define his work.

Each sculpture’s story begins millions of years ago, deep underground. When the stone reaches David, it is often a reclaimed block — once part of a doorstep, mantel, or architectural feature. Using only a hammer and chisel, he chips away small fragments until the whale or dolphin within begins to emerge. The surface is then refined with twenty-two different grades of sandpaper, revealing the marble’s natural grain and color.

Every species is sculpted only once, each piece nearly to scale with the others — making the collection as unique as it is enduring.