Al’s
only formal training
in sculpture started
in 1992 when he
was an art major
at Young Harris
College. Al had
been drawing and
painting ever since
he was old enough
to hold a pencil,
but it was at YHC
that he had his
first real exposure
to working in three-dimensional
design and sculpture.
Al adds, “When
I attended YHC I
had the blessing
of studying under
a man that was head
of the art department
- Dick Aunspaugh.
I had him for oil
painting, drawing,
three-dimensional
design, sculpture,
art appreciation,
art history, and
visional theory.
This was the most
inspiring art teacher
and person I have
ever met in all
my art studies.
Mr. Aunspaugh forever
changed the way
I viewed the world
and what I though
art was. I learned
from him that when
you learn to look
at the world differently…it
becomes a different
world.”
While
at Young Harris
College , Al’s
art and sculpture
won several awards.
His ability to
express himself
proficiently in
such a wide range
of media lead
him to receive
one of the largest
art scholarships
offered in the
United States
- the Presidential
Scholarship to attend
the Atlanta College
of Art. In 1994
Al attended the
Atlanta College
of Art and was
a double major
in painting and
sculpture. For
more about Al’s
life go to his bio.
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