Murrysville, PA
The simple pleasures we take from nature’s beauty and the complexities of its composition are what inspire my work. I have taken wood from trees that grow around the world and created scenes of nature in a minimalistic way. However, through the intricacies found in the wood, the juxtaposition of natural colors, and my technique of combining the woods, I display my appreciation for nature’s complex, yet simple beauty.
As a second-generation wood artist, I have been working with the medium for most of my life. I have been displaying at art shows throughout the US since 2011. I do 20 or more art shows per year and consider myself fortunate to be able to make a living doing what I love. My technique includes highly intricate band saw work (1/8” blade), the joining of different hardwood species (including but not limited to Wenge, Lacewood, Zebrawood, Sapele, Purple Heart, Babinga, Walnut, Oak, Maple) into laminations, as well as hand-finishing each piece.
My inspiration is rooted in my most cherished memories: times spent in the forests and rivers of my home in the Pennsylvania Appalachian Mountains. As an artist, I see my function as a middleman – bringing a new way of looking at the natural world to those who seek it, as I always have.
