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I create art with wood.A simple statement, but a practice full of opportunity for exploration.Wood is a wonderful artistic medium . . . An organic tissue – it represents a life lived. Every chunk of wood carries a unique story written in varying colors,
grain patterns, stresses, defects, and even decay.It is my privilege - and joy - to help tell that story . . . to create an object that is beautiful to see and engaging to hold. Almost all of my material is “rescued” - urban trees at the end of their life, or casualties of a storm or a landscaping redesign. It is deeply satisfying to work with a piece of wood from a mature tree, possibly decades old, and discover its history.Most of my pieces start on a lathe – taking a block of spinning wood and cutting away just enough to create a pleasing form and expose the inner beauty previously hidden within the tree. Once the turning is complete, I often enhance the form with a combination of power and hand tools (carving gouges, rasps, rotary burrs). I may also add color, surface texture, and metal or other media. Finally, I apply one of several finishes to enhance and protect the piece.The result is a truly unique gift from nature. The warmth and variations of the colors, the silky smoothness of the surface, and the play of light reflected in the figured grain . . . they all combine in a wonderful visual and tactile experience. I hope you enjoy!

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