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.
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.
FURNITURE CATALOG
representative designs organized by
type
(side tables, mirrors, etc.)
(click image for catalog)
