I am a wood artist focused on the shape,
color, and design of the vessel. The primary technique I use is called
"segmented" turning. This is a process of precisely cutting and
assembling small pieces of wood, often 3 or more species, and turning
them to a final shape on the wood lathe. The use of this technique
allows me great flexibility in designing shapes that would be extremely
difficult or impossible to create from solid wood.
My goal is to generate the flowing feeling
of glass in the organic medium of wood. Pieces are typically finished
in lacquer. Often I use dyes in the lacquer to create a rainbow of
color, not generally associated with wood.
I currently teach woodturning for Central
Carolina Community College and have been a guest demonstrator at Duke
University. I have been a guest demonstrator for several woodturning
clubs. I was a featured demonstrator for the 2003 NC Woodturning
I serve as Chairman of the Board of NCarts
Inc., a creative space in Siler City, NC designed to help emerging
artists in their process of skill and market development.
Exhibiting Member: Piedmont Craftsmen
Exhibiting Member: American Crafts Council
Award of Excellence Piedmont Crafts Fair 2005
Niche Award Finalist 2006