Paul Hurd, a Phoenix native, is a self-taught sculptor and storyteller whose work blends Southwest and Latino influences with his own distinctive style. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant and earning an electronics degree from Wayland Baptist University, he dedicated himself to clay and wood sculpture. A founding member of the San Antonio Ethnic Art Society, Hurd was recently honored with a SAEAS Honorary Membership, recognizing over 30 years of artistic contributions