Wood sculpture begins as a question, a sensory interaction to discover what lies within. The raw material conveys a desire to be shaped, and I seldom know where a piece of wood will lead. Most of my wood stock is milled from downed trees. Each one has a unique character, and the sculpture that unfolds must reflect and honor it. Whether formal or whimsical, functional or decorative, all my pieces invite a personal encounter with the wood.

Working with wood is in my blood. My great-grandfather published The Lumberman’s Actuary and my grandfather and father were in the lumber milling business. In 1975 I received a BFA in wood sculpture from Eastern Michigan University and shortly thereafter moved to Indianapolis. For the ensuing 30 years, I owned and managed a screen printing company, Serigraphics, and sculpted in my free time. Home is now in Edgecomb, Maine, and most days are spent happily creating in the studio.