My passion for designing and creating began over fifty years ago. As a youth I was most content in my basement workshop, using whatever tools and materials were at hand, as I learned how to bring ideas to life. In my twenties I studied with James Krenov at the College of the Redwoods where I further developed my skills under the guidance of a master and garnered a deep appreciation for wood and all its subtleties.
The function of my furniture is always at the forefront, but surfaces are often embellished with patterns and textures. The patterns are largely inspired by nature, but also by cultures from around the world. Over time I have developed my own pattern language which I express using low relief carving, marquetry, embossing with steel stamps and parquetry with thick veneer tiles. The patterns and textures create a lively interplay with the furniture forms, bringing forth objects which straddle the line between furniture and sculpture.
My work has been described as poetic, sculptural and exquisitely detailed. For me, it represents a passionate exploration of ideas, material and process, and a way to express the richness I see in the material and natural world every day.