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My struggles and triumphs have left an impression. You can see it in my art. Vines twist and rivers run past convoluted banks. But the lines also rise and contours are soft and gentle.
In 1996, I developed the techniques which enable my art. (For the story, go to "the book".) Solid wood is joined along curves, pegs are overlaid, and the entire surface is carved creating contours. The sum of these provides an experience which is so unusual it is difficult to compare with other media. The lines and shapes in my work are clear in the photos but two dimensional images can't give the full impact of the contours and textures I create. You have to see them in person to get the full effect. Let me give you a sense of what I mean. |
Imagine seeing one of my wall hangings from across a room.
The lines and shapes are dramatic and the colors enhance the impression.
But there is more than what first meets the eye.
As you walk toward it, shadows appear in the carved contours creating an entirely new image, one with depth and character.You walk closer and see shadows created by more subtle textures, like ripples on a lake. And the shadows have life. From early morning to late afternoon, they move with the changing angle of sunlight through windows.
At night, direct lighting creates a whole new set of shadows created by the direction of lighting as you direct it. I call this “shadow dancing.”
The lines and shapes are dramatic and the colors enhance the impression.
But there is more than what first meets the eye.
As you walk toward it, shadows appear in the carved contours creating an entirely new image, one with depth and character.You walk closer and see shadows created by more subtle textures, like ripples on a lake. And the shadows have life. From early morning to late afternoon, they move with the changing angle of sunlight through windows.
At night, direct lighting creates a whole new set of shadows created by the direction of lighting as you direct it. I call this “shadow dancing.”
And there's still more.
The soft flowing textures rise and fall under your fingertips. The wood is protected with modified tung oil and can be easily cleaned with furniture polish, so people touching my art won't hurt it any more than when they touch your fine furniture.
Now you have an idea of the various aspects of my art which come together to create an experience which is different from anything you have seen and has to be seen in person. But, after all, that's the way you'll experience my art in your home or office.
All colors are natural. No stains or dyes are used. The surface is sanded to 220 grit and finished with modified tung oil. The end grain is sealed with clear water-based polyurethane to prevent rapid moisture changes. To clean the surface use a wax free furniture polish. Pieces weigh approximately 2 lbs/sq ft so hanging is similar to a large painting of the same size.
The soft flowing textures rise and fall under your fingertips. The wood is protected with modified tung oil and can be easily cleaned with furniture polish, so people touching my art won't hurt it any more than when they touch your fine furniture.
Now you have an idea of the various aspects of my art which come together to create an experience which is different from anything you have seen and has to be seen in person. But, after all, that's the way you'll experience my art in your home or office.
All colors are natural. No stains or dyes are used. The surface is sanded to 220 grit and finished with modified tung oil. The end grain is sealed with clear water-based polyurethane to prevent rapid moisture changes. To clean the surface use a wax free furniture polish. Pieces weigh approximately 2 lbs/sq ft so hanging is similar to a large painting of the same size.
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Upcoming events - 2014
July 25 - 27 Bellevue Art Museum Art Fair - Bellevue, WA Aug 1 - 3 Anacortes Art Fair - Anacortes, WA Sept 6 - 7 Wausau Festival of the Arts - Wausau, WI |
