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Richard Starks is a sculptor who thinks big and works big; I mean really big! He grew up in Watsonville, California, attended San Jose State, and worked as a fabricator on boats, trailers, and rebuilding engines. He went back to school to get a teaching credential to teach high school metal shop. Remember that class, along with wood shop and auto shop? He spent 32 years teaching and started creating metal sculptures. He’s built a dragster, hot rods, and had a passion for cars since his high school days. After retiring, Richard began creating sculptures, with his focus being on very large objects. He works in Cor-ten steel primarily, and his works have included everyday objects he recreates in massive scale, as well as a variety of unique, modern sculptures and public installations.
I had the pleasure of meeting Richard at SEMA last year and enjoyed seeing some of his amazing creations.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Ironclad Performance Wear • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Do your best work. Someone will appreciate it.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Richard shares about how a change in his career affected him.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1957 Chevrolet
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
It’s going to cost more than you had planned on and it’s going to take longer than expected.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
Alliance Welding in San José, Ca
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Minn of the Mississippi, by Holling C. Holling
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Someday, all of your life experiences and skills will come together, and you will know what you want to do. – Richard’s brother
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Great interview! I’ve known Richard since 1977, but learned even more about him and his craft/talent from this podcast. Good listening!!
Thank you Leota. I had the pleasure of meeting Richard at SEMA and to see his work up close. Very talented guy.