Wood & Beyond

 I have lived in Randolph County all my life. The beautiful

mountains and outdoors have always been a great interest to me.

I love taking rough wood and turning it into something

special. I am a Perfectionist when it comes to designing and making

my products. I spend many hours creating my wood designs and

making my artwork.

There are two distinct components comprising my work.

One is the software and the other is the wood to be engraved

or carved. I find creating both enjoyable. I especially enjoy the

design work on the computer. There are no limits to what I can

draw digitally using straight lines and curves. The drawing

is the majority of my art. Preparing the cherry boards is like

stretching the canvas on the frame to receive the paint from the

artists brush. All of my artwork is an expression of my vision

created in these digital drawings. Then my designs are sent to

a laser that understands my drawings. Then it creates the

final tangible artwork, true to my original vision in astonishing

detail. When I display it publicly at the different festivals and

crafts shows I enjoy the enthusiasm of the public’s appreciation.

They marvel over what wood is removed and seem fascinated

by the integrity of the final creation. It’s gratifying to me to know

it is so meaningful to them and they want to see my designs every

day in their home. I hope you will enjoy my designs and that they

have a special meaning to you, as they do for me.