Dale Kazee began drawing as a child on wood, first did sculpture professionally by carving wood with a chainsaw, then gradually moved into welding when he was seeking a new form beyond painting and chainsaw carving. Today he channels that experience into creating thoughtful metal sculptures. Steel is tough and demanding, yet when heated it bends and takes shape in ways that recall the grain and responsiveness of wood.

For many years Dale shared his pieces with friends, neighbors, and family, and he accepted private commissions that allowed him to refine his craft. He has many large carvings on display in front of people’s houses, in front of museums and local business centers. Although he has moved from wood to metal as a medium, each sculpture is made the old-fashioned way—with hard work, patience, and a focus on durability designed to outlast even a mountain man like him.