Angst An entry table and a response to the current political drama.
Twists and Turns, a wall cabinet and a story of life.
Chickadee Gala, a cabinet on a stand and a wildlife party outside my window
How do I approach the art of furniture?
My designs are actually inspired by the world I see or feel rather than being entirely abstract. So there is a bit of a "story" for each one. My hope is that each work will elicit some reflection rather than disappear into the background.
I am astounded by the exquisite variety and beauty of the world's woods and make an effort to highlight the wood in most of my work.
The interplay of light and the visual textures of wood fascinates me. I incorporate this often using contrast and/or alternating grain direction to highlight this feature.
For me, craftsmanship is an aspect of beauty, so I strive to achieve the best I can do in each piece
I often use marquetry or inlay to create a theme (rather than as an embellishment).
