Rescued woods expressed as sculpture and functional art
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I am passionate about reclaiming and re-expressing woods from the  Sierra Nevada Mountains, the urban forest and farm woodlands of the Sacramento River Valley.  

Imperfect and impermanent woods showcase natural embellishments such as deterioration, voids, bark and branch inclusions.   Drying and aging reveals soft undulating textures as the cells dry and retreat.  

Design is fundamental to my process.  Drawings, maquettes, and progressive refinement precede finished objects.  An intriguing design element is "multi-axis" turning  which offers great rewards and discoveries, especially when combined with traditional and familiar shapes.