Bio

The smell of wood when it’s being worked is intoxicating to me.  My first experience was with walnut that my grandfather was working.  All wood species have a distinctive and interesting odor when worked, and if you visit a wood shop, you will understand. 

That experience with walnut has had a large effect on my artful world, and every time I mill wood it makes me happy. 

My education was for the teaching field and my years in that profession were great.  The students I experienced gave my work great joy. 

For creative reasons I became an independent woodworker and developed my skill set and design skills on the job.  My business was the White House Cabinet Shop in Sherburne. Both my sons, Jeff and Mike, joined me and still run the shop. 

Many of the pieces you will see today were creative whims and challenges.  I used them as a demonstration of my abilities. 

Hope you enjoy. 

Artist Statement

As you observe the varied pieces of work, some things to be aware of: 

• Selection and placement of the wood regarding the grain structure, texture, and color. 

• Natural shapes that emulate movement in nature. 

• The marriage of function and form. 

• Balance and sense of movement. 

I give the viewer shape, texture, balance, and proportion, but the wood selection and placement are where the beauty lies. 

Thanks for being here.