I have loved wood all my life. In 2015, after over 40 years as a hobby woodworker, building furniture and

cabinets, I took some woodturning instruction. I was hooked. I've learned that artistic opportunities

abound in all the types of wood- the grain, the knots, the cracks and flaws, and natural processes such

as spalting.

Most of my work consists of one-of-a-kind turnings using domestic and exotic woods. I specialize in

hollow forms and lidded boxes, utilizing the natural beauty of the wood, often enhancing the texture and

appearance through carving, pyrography or colouring techniques. Some pieces have added fine finials,

accent rings or pedestals made from complementary woods.

The skills and techniques I have learned have been acquired from many hours spent with mentors,

hands-on workshops with internationally known woodturners/artists, and Zoom workshops and

demonstrations with well-known artists and subject matter experts.

As a member of GreyBruce Woodturners Guild, I have demonstrated some of my techniques at in-club

demos, as well as to other guilds in Southern Ontario. Also, as part of our guild, I have contributed to the

Bravery Beads Bowls campaigns for Sick Kids Hospital and demonstrated for the Bruce County Museum.

As an active member of the Shoreline Artists group, I participate in various shows hosted by them and

have won a second place and third place award in their juried show "Just the Best" held at the

Southampton Arts Centre. My work is on display and for sale at Southampton Arts as well as seasonally

at the Millpond Gallery and the Goderich Cooperative Gallery and I have participated twice at the juried

show, Guelph Art in the Street.