Bio
My work is mainly pieces created from wood and occasionally a combination of other media. I am inspired by nature with an intent to showcase natural beauty. I use a lifetime of experience in combination with an ability to envision possibilities. I look for types of wood that have certain characteristics such as color, grain pattern or hardness. I then create pieces that will allow people to use and enjoy them.
I have a lifetime of training and experience working with wood and metal. For what I am now creating I had to learn specific skill sets such as wood turning on a lathe and applying different types of finish. All my previous skills from the trades are used extensively. I can measure and cut to a very close tolerance. I am a trained machinist, so I am comfortable and proficient on almost any type of machine. The biggest challenge was learning how to join completely different mediums. All these skills are only part of the whole. I have learned to recognize the beauty within, and my job is to put it on display. Much of my work starts with a moment of vision.