I've long been interested in woodwork. The familiarity and mystery in grain patterns and varying species of wood fascinates me. I often need to do very little shaping to bring out the beauty in one piece of wood. Yet when the spirit moves me to create I find great joy in discovering the individual potential of each piece I work with, whether I cut, carve, grind, sand, scrape, or polish.

Growing up in Wisconsin I am most inspired by nature and all that can be seen on a simple walk in the woods. After studying art and anthropology at UW Madison I started to really appreciate ancient instruments and tools and started to get my hands dirty making all sorts of pieces, from boomerangs to balaphones, canoe paddles to cabinetry. I'm also a big fan of furniture makers throughout time, from the works found in Tutankhamen's tomb, through the Victorian age, to the more modern furniture crafters of Northern California. I now reside in Blue Mounds with my wife, dog, cat, and chickens and feel more at home than ever underneath several very big Walnut trees.