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Woodturning has me fascinated ever since I saw an exhibition presented by the
American Association of Woodturners in 1996.
These were stunning works of art that I realized were pushing the
creativity of the lathe far beyond the salad bowls and staircase spindles I had
associated with woodturning. I
followed up this fascination by taking lessons.
After acquiring some basic skills I began spending more and more time at
the lathe and less and less in what was my “day job” as a television
documentary producer and author. Then
in 2003, I opted for a new career as a full time wood turner and carver. In many ways, the two careers are not, as
they may seem to be, mutually exclusive.
I have always been fascinated by images and ideas, essential elements
for writing, directing and as I have discovered, for woodturning. As a wood turner I try to combine images
with the forms I create on the lathe and then carve into the finished
vessel. My goal is to achieve a
synthesis between the once living tree and the curves and movement of the
carved vessel it has become. The grain
and texture of the wood add a warmth and vitality that gives a distinct
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