Roy Hinz Soapstone Sculptures

The inspiration for the works of sculptor Roy Hinz has always been just there, just outside his back door. Born in British Colombia's rugged Interior and raised in northern Alberta, Roy grew up with a natural appreciation, respect and admiration for the inhabitants of the harsh and beautiful land that surrounded him. An avid outdoorsman with a keen eye for Nature's ways, Roy's soapstone carvings reflect his love of Western Canada's awe-inspiring wilderness.

Trained as a commercial artist, Roy gave up a successful career in graphic design to pursue his passion. "I had experimented with water colours and acrylics, but it wasn't until I drew a file across a piece of unpolished soapstone that I knew I'd found It." It is a dedicated and skilled artisan's homage to a world most of us will never actually catch a glimpse of in the wild.

Roy lives with his wife, Connie, and their two children on an acreage in Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. His sculptures are part of many private collections in the United States, Australia and Canada.