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I believe that Wood really is Art.
You can probably tell that I am passionate about my art. I began my adventure with wood as a woodcarver. My hobby quickly developed into a fascination. Many of the objects I carved were animals such as elephants, rhinos and horses, but I also sculpted human figures, an art form that can be immensely challenging for an artist who strives to capture the unique spirit of the individual.
In the past several years I have become interested in woodturning. While exploring this new expression, I focus on the use of different woods. I often work with exotic woods from Australia, South America and Africa such as zebrawood, rosewood and ebony. I am particularly interested in the many beautiful varieties of woods available in Canada, such as birdseye maple, walnut, cherry and ash.
My interest is varied, everything from turning bowls to platters, vases and large hollowform vessels, to chess pieces and even whimsical items for my childrens’ amusement. I sometimes use contrasting woods to add interest (for example in segmented turning) Currently, I am intrigued by the art of turning asymmetrical pieces which can be beautiful in finished form, but very unpredictable on the lathe.
For me, the process of taking an unrefined block of wood and visualizing an end result is tremendously satisfying. The journey of every piece is an adventure as the complexity of the wood is revealed and the degree of difficulty in turning becomes apparent. I am fascinated with the character of the piece and the elements of nature that affected the wood long before I had the privilege of performing my craft.
The art of woodturning is unique to every piece, but the beauty of the wood once revealed, can be truly inspiring. As you browse through my site, I hope you will agree.