I’ve been working at writing a book on an off these past few months. Only recently has the final title been decided on: The Wood Artist: Creating Art Through Wood. The book chronicles the evolution of my wood art and sculpture over several years. Several discoveries about wood are noted. I am excited about this book as this particular subject is part of the continuum of my second career as a furniture maker and wood artist. A few years ago, I never would have envisioned being part of the art world. It is through the medium of wood that I stumbled into it. One thing led to another and soon I developed a sufficient body of work to make serious inroads into the art world. Shifting from creating functional furniture to creating purely non-functional, non-objective art was challenging at times. At the same time, the creation of art unleashed a newfound creativity and vision that could not be manifested through my furniture designs.
This is more than simply a picture book. In it I discuss the methodology and processes I developed to be able to create small and large pieces of wood art. As well, discoveries about the inherent characteristics and beauty of wood are discussed. Both sculptural and wall art are part of the journey. The wood art and sculpture closely follow the genre of contemporary art. It has been an exciting period in my career as both a woodworker and wood artist. I continue to work at both today. The book is 215 pgs. in total. So I created the video below as a retrospective of some of my recent work. The evolution includes the introduction of curved elements and colored wood at different points. Currently it is in the final stage of completion. The final version is being printed at this time. The book is targeted for publication on October 11, 2017.
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Uniquely designed wall art in a three dimensional contemporary styling. Highly figured quilted maple evokes a unique depiction. The wall art is raised and set in a black frame to provide three dimensionality and depth. All surfaces are hand planed and scraped to provide meticulous attention to both detail and finishing. Finishing performed utilizing a classic French Polishing technique.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional contemporary style. This organic sculpture depicts a raging inferno and is composed of a combination of highly figured maple, clear maple and a rosewood base. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac in a French Polish process. This process maintains the clarity and depth of the figured woods and draws out the natural undulating graphics.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional contemporary style. This organic sculpture depicts a rising flame and is composed of highly figured maple with a rosewood base. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac in a French Polish process. This process maintains the clarity and depth of the figured woods and draws out the natural undulating graphics.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional modern style. This upper part of the sculpture is a tapered pie-shaped cross-section of an African blackwood tree which includes the lighter live edge or bark portion. The base of the sculpture is sliced from a mesquite tree. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. The wood is not stained and attains a natural patina over time and with exposure to ambient light. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional modern style. This sculpture is a cross-section; of an African blackwood tree which includes the lighter live edge or bark portion. The natural organic shape of the sculpture displays the beauty which nature has provided us. The base of the sculpture is sliced from a mesquite tree and outlines the natural growth rings which have accumulated over time. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. The wood is not stained and attains a natural patina over time and with exposure to ambient light. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac and polished.
Uniquely designed mixed media sculpture in an art deco style. Angular cherry sides combine both stepped form and chevron design elements. The triangle shaped center has a blackwood inlay. This combination of art deco style elements symbolizes a cupping or holding in reverence of the center component. Metal serves to join the center piece to the sides. The base is solid blackwood. Surfaces are hand scraped and formed. Meticulous attention is provided to both detail and finishing. The wood is not stained and attains a natural patina over time and with exposure to ambient light. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac, polished and waxed.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional modern style. This sculpture depicts a shrine and is composed of a combination of big leaf maple, ebony, stone and blackwood. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. The wood is not stained and attains a natural patina over time and with exposure to ambient light. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional contemporary style. This organic sculpture depicts a rising flame and is composed of highly figured maple with a rosewood base. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac in a French Polish process. This process maintains the clarity and depth of the figured woods and draws out the natural undulating graphics.
Uniquely designed wall art in a three dimensional contemporary styling. Highly figured quilted maple evokes a unique depiction. The wall art is raised and set in a black frame to provide three dimensionality and depth. All surfaces are hand planed and scraped to provide meticulous attention to both detail and finishing. Finishing performed utilizing a classic French Polishing technique.
Uniquely designed wall art in a three dimensional contemporary styling. Highly figured maple evokes a unique depiction. The wall art is raised and set in a platinum frame to provide three dimensionality and depth. All surfaces are hand planed and scraped to provide meticulous attention to both detail and finishing. Finishing performed utilizing a classic French Polishing technique.
Uniquely designed wall art in a three dimensional contemporary styling. Highly figured quilted maple evokes a unique depiction. The wall art is raised and set in a black frame to provide three dimensionality and depth. All surfaces are hand planed and scraped to provide meticulous attention to both detail and finishing. Finishing performed utilizing a classic French Polishing technique.
Uniquely designed wall art in a three dimensional contemporary styling. Highly figured quilted maple evokes a unique depiction. The wall art is raised and set in a black frame to provide three dimensionality and depth. All surfaces are hand planed and scraped to provide meticulous attention to both detail and finishing. Finishing performed utilizing a classic French Polishing technique.
Uniquely designed wall art in a three dimensional contemporary styling. Highly figured quilted maple evokes a unique depiction. The wall art is raised and set in a black frame to provide three dimensionality and depth. All surfaces are hand planed and scraped to provide meticulous attention to both detail and finishing. Finishing performed utilizing a classic French Polishing technique.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional contemporary style. This organic sculpture depicts a rising flame and is composed of highly figured maple veneers with a rosewood base. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac in a French Polish process. This process maintains the clarity and depth of the figured woods and draws out the natural undulating graphics.
Uniquely designed sculpture in a three dimensional contemporary style. This organic sculpture depicts a rising flame and is composed of highly figured maple veneers with a rosewood base. Meticulous attention is provided to detail and finishing. Finished with multiple coats of thinned shellac in a French Polish process. This process maintains the clarity and depth of the figured woods and draws out the natural undulating graphics.