No matter what the size of our projects, when the concept design is done it is but the start of the creative process. Rather than locking things in, the design is a guide that informs the finished result. Many better ideas are often discovered as the actual build proceeds. We aren't afraid to take away or add new parts as we go. As I began the assembly of the wall clock for next year's Sign Invitational I added to the thickness of the piece by several inches. Things were rearranged as necessary and the steam machine boiler has become horizontal rather than vertical. I also elected to use stonework rather than brick on the large outside arch as I began the sculpting process. A bunch of other changes are already planned as well. Stay tuned...