My struggles and triumphs have left an impression. You can see it. Vines twist, rivers run past convoluted banks and shapes cross in random patterns. But with all that, there is movement and usually it's upward.
In 1996, I developed the techniques which enable my art. (For that story, go to the page my 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 my art.
You have to see it in person to get the full effect. Let me give you a sense of what I mean.
In 1996, I developed the techniques which enable my art. (For that story, go to the page my 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 my art.
You have to see it in person to get the full effect. Let me give you a sense of what I mean.
From across a room, the first thing you see is lines and shapes just as in a painting.
But there is more than what first meets the eye.
As you approach, shadows appear in contours creating a new image. Closer, you see the grain of the wood and the shadows which created by subtle textures in the wood 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. And at night, with direct lighting, the shadows are even more striking. These changing shadows are a dance taking place in my art.
But there is more than what first meets the eye.
As you approach, shadows appear in contours creating a new image. Closer, you see the grain of the wood and the shadows which created by subtle textures in the wood 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. And at night, with direct lighting, the shadows are even more striking. These changing shadows are a dance taking place in my art.
You can touch the surface because it is finished like a piece of fine furniture.
The soft flowing textures rise and fall under your fingertips which combined with the silky feel of the surface makes a sensual impression.
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.
All colors are natural. No stains or dyes. The surface is sanded to 220 grit and finished with modified tung oil. The end grain is sealed to prevent cracking. My work is in Tucson, where the humidity is below 5% and in the Midwest where humidity can be very high. The weight is similar to a framed painting of the same size.
The soft flowing textures rise and fall under your fingertips which combined with the silky feel of the surface makes a sensual impression.
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.
All colors are natural. No stains or dyes. The surface is sanded to 220 grit and finished with modified tung oil. The end grain is sealed to prevent cracking. My work is in Tucson, where the humidity is below 5% and in the Midwest where humidity can be very high. The weight is similar to a framed painting of the same size.
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Upcoming events - 2015
American Craft Council - April 9 thru12 - St. Pual, MN |
Galleries
Belleza - Bisbee, AZ The Wood Merchant - La Conner, WA Boerths Gallery - Fargo, ND Hudson Health Partners Hospital - Hudson, WI |
