I was drawn to making things with wood early on. My Dad always had a workbench with tools on a peg board and there was always some wood tucked into the corner of the garage. I had my own small bench next to his where I hammered together 2x4 airplanes and skateboards. My interest in wood work simmered for years until I had space to build some benches and collect some key tools. Inspiration from the great Norm Abram on PBS finally lead to my first big project--a chest of drawers. I learned that woodworking is indeed work, and the result is a lasting smile.
I was an environmental engineer and ecosystem scientist for 27 years. In my furniture, I draw on the forms and functions of things evolved by nature and those built by humans. It is a special respect for nature when natural materials are used to build pleasing, useful, and lasting things. The American River and the San Francisco Estuary are a special inspiration that I resolve in forms, inlays, and details.
I studied electric guitar building at Crimson Guitars in Dorset, England. This is and excellent program that emphasizes, traditional woodworking techniques in fine guitar building. www.crimsonguitars.com. I adapted my logo from Crimson's logo because it is brilliant!
In my furniture designs I draw clean simple lines that explore balance between strength and elegance, form and function, tradition and creative inspiration. Furniture is the geography of our living space. It can ease work and play, give utility and comfort, and engage the eyes and hands. I always encourage people to appreciate my furniture and guitars with their hands and I anticipate where fingers will fall in each detail. I think that opening a well-made drawer should be a unique experience. When I consider my own furniture in this way, my shoulders drop, I exhale slowly, and I notice what’s in front of me.
I was an environmental engineer and ecosystem scientist for 27 years. In my furniture, I draw on the forms and functions of things evolved by nature and those built by humans. It is a special respect for nature when natural materials are used to build pleasing, useful, and lasting things. The American River and the San Francisco Estuary are a special inspiration that I resolve in forms, inlays, and details.
I studied electric guitar building at Crimson Guitars in Dorset, England. This is and excellent program that emphasizes, traditional woodworking techniques in fine guitar building. www.crimsonguitars.com. I adapted my logo from Crimson's logo because it is brilliant!
In my furniture designs I draw clean simple lines that explore balance between strength and elegance, form and function, tradition and creative inspiration. Furniture is the geography of our living space. It can ease work and play, give utility and comfort, and engage the eyes and hands. I always encourage people to appreciate my furniture and guitars with their hands and I anticipate where fingers will fall in each detail. I think that opening a well-made drawer should be a unique experience. When I consider my own furniture in this way, my shoulders drop, I exhale slowly, and I notice what’s in front of me.
