My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
I have always leaned toward the sciences. I taught science and chemistry for close to thirty years. However, I have a longstanding admiration for artists and their work. During my years teaching, I quickly realized that teaching is more of an art than science. Now that I am retired, I get to show my creativity in a more tangible way - thr
I have always leaned toward the sciences. I taught science and chemistry for close to thirty years. However, I have a longstanding admiration for artists and their work. During my years teaching, I quickly realized that teaching is more of an art than science. Now that I am retired, I get to show my creativity in a more tangible way - through woodworking. I have loved to work with wood ever since my seventh grade shop teacher opened up the possibilities to me.
My Medium
My Inspiration
My Background
My medium is of course hardwood. After retirement I purchased a small sawmill because I had a large number of trees on my property that were damaged by the Cameron Peak Wildfire. The Black Locust and a small amount of Black Walnut were some of the damaged trees. I also have used Curly Maple, Ambrosia Maple, Purpleheart, Cherry, white oak, Oak, Paduak, and more.
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My inspiration comes from the natural beauty of the wood as well as the time I spend outdoors. Some of it comes from my commercial fishing days as well. I see landscapes and fish all throughout my pieces.