I am finally back into turning after a six month break to get two new knees. It feels so good to be back at the lathe. I am slowly building up my stock which will be reflected on my website as the weeks go by. Because this I regret to say I won’t be a part of the Artisan’s Studio Tour this fall. But please visit the other fine studios exhibiting November 9-10, as many as you can. I will be doing that myself.

I will have one exhibit running October 20 – January 14 at the Gay Street Gallery in Little Washington, VA. Do stop in to see it if you can.

Turning bowls straight from the log is my craft and my art. Working with green wood allows much spontaneity, as shavings flying from the sharp edge of the gouge reveal each new bowl. The inherent beauty is featured by simple shapes. These thin arcs from the log, sanded, polished, and oiled, capture the character and history of each tree, its soul.

Maple, cherry, walnut, oak, ash, apple, peach, poplar … there is so much variety growing in our area. Peculiar details such as grain, color, texture, knots, burls, ant holes, or spalting often determine the final shape. Those traits are my palette and my glazes.  Many pieces are meant to serve as functional salad bowls, while others are created simply for their artistic presence.