A self-taught sculptor, Stephen Huneck (1948-2010) had the good fortune to be discovered after doing his very first woodcarving, an angel. He expanded to woodcut prints and was planning to do a series based on his dog, Sally, but before he could begin he had fell down a flight of stairs and which left him in a coma for two months. When he awoke, he had to relearn everything, from how to walk to how to sign his own name.

As soon as he was able, Stephen began work on those woodcuts. The first woodcut he carved was "Life Is A Ball," celebrating his new-found life. It remains one of the most cherished and iconic of Stephen's works.

Stephen wrote 10 books inspired by his black Lab, Sally. hey are all illustrated with his vibrant woodcut prints. Truly, Stephen carved out a niche in the art world as a sculptor with a playful twist.

Stephen believed in the healing powers of dogs, Nature, art, and love. It was his wish that he could help others heal, as well as heal himself. After a life-long battle with depression, tragically the artist took his own life on January 7, 2010.