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See how I made a dining side table |
Images of recent commission work |
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FURNITURE CATALOG
representative designs organized by
type
(side tables, mirrors, etc.)
(click image for catalog)
MY BACKGROUND
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I first
learned fine woodworking skills at the
Maryland
Institute, College of Art in Baltimore in the early 70’s. My
bachelor
degree focused on photography and woodworking, and since then I have
consistently
used both skills to earn a living.
I began to build wood pieces for sale in 1997 - shortly after I married my talented co-creative wife, Rebekah who was in the business of making knitted clothing and selling it primarily at craft shows and boutiques. I soon joined her at craft shows, selling my furnishings at the same venues in California.
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My designs are all based on the use of
thin vertical staves of wood that
form
a light yet sturdy structure. I am intrigued with the design
possibilities
of this simple theme and I am always thinking of ways to create light
and
open forms using this design element. My furniture designs are
all one of
a kind pieces which are usually inspired by finding a beautifully
figured board in the lumber yard. I prefer richly figured woods
which I contrast with simpler woods, often mixing light and dark woods
in one piece.
I particularly enjoy working with a customer to design a piece which suits their needs, yet also reflects my basic design philosophy. The synthesis often leads me into uncharted territory and keeps me stretching and growing as a designer and craftsman. |