Why Cambrian...​

​​I find inspiration in history - sometimes recent and other times not so recent. The Cambrian Period (beginning about 541 million years ago) is one of those not so recent sources of inspiration. During this time new and extraordinary forms of life, like trilobites, begin to show up in the fossil record. I hope to bring some of the creativity life showed then into my work now.   

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What it's made of...​

​​I use a variety of commercially available North American hard and soft woods in my work. In addition, I collect fallen twigs and branches, rotten logs and interesting slabs from around the country. Found wood is sterilized with heat to ensure it is insect free.

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Shop sawn and commercially dyed veneers are used to create original marquetry images. Most veneers I use are at least 1/16" thick and act more like solid wood than a thin veneer. 

 

I also use crushed mussel shell and fine charcoal mixed with resin to embellish natural features in the wood and create unique wall panels.  

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How it's made... ​​

My solid wood furniture is made using time tested techniques ​that allow the wood to move with the seasons and last generations. 

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Each piece is finished with Rubio Monocoat, a non toxic penetrating oil finish that can easily be repaired if needed. 

Click here for more information about Rubio Monocoat. 

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