Michael D. Hamilton, is a local Artist born in Western PA, who now calls Monkton on the Gunpowder Falls in Northern Baltimore County his home. He served in the Vietnam War in the USMC and is now physically disabled as a result. Upon retiring from the Construction industry, Michael always had a keen interest in creating something from nothing. Living on such a beautiful resource, he was fascinated with the rocks in the stream and began collecting them simply for their natural beauty. These rocks became the vehicle to his art. Each one hid something wonderful and he was destined to reveal what was within. Without his advanced knowledge of tools, he may never have realized these amazing sculptures. Michael is inspired by nature and explores the beauty to be found in the “ordinary”. His River Rock Sculptures pair raw natural substance with hints of whimsy, humor and mystery. In his latest series, “Fish”, he layers delicate forms and extravagant color.
