I retired from my academic career on December 31, 2022. I'll still be interacting with the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, but as a professor emeritus.
My time in retirement will be spent mostly on making art, but I will finish out a bunch of research projects that need to be attended to soon. One new development is that I'm now represented by Jacob Stout Gallery (https://www.jacobstoutgallery.com) in Dublin, Ohio. I'm the first wood artist to be part of this new venue, which is located at 24 N. High St in Historic Dublin. The gallery specializes in Sculpture, Jewelry, and Glass. My work fits into the sculpture category.
In addition to the gallery, there is a glass studio in the back area of the lot where classes are taught. Jacob Stout has some big ideas for his new space, and I think there's a good chance for this historic district to morph into an exciting arts district.