I've been working with wood for as long as I can remember. But soon after moving from my native home of southern California to Nashville, TN in 2003, I received a woodworking catalog in the mail from Woodcraft.  Within a few months, I bought my first mini lathe and some nice Sorby turning tools.

I began by turning small projects such as pens, lidded boxes and bowls to develop my craft.  I simultaneously began working at Woodcraft, which is when I read a book from their store library from Malcolm Tibbetts on how to create segmented art... a whole new world opened up for me. 

I was immediately inspired to try segmented turning, and have been in love with it ever since. I appreciate its need for detail and patience.  After my first segmented piece turned out the way I wanted ("Recovery"), I knew this was what I wanted to do.

To continue developing my craft, I'm attending woodturning classes and symposiums.  I had the honor of attending the first Segmented Woodturners Symposium (held at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking) in November 2008. I look forward to continuing developing my craft at similar future events.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

My pieces are available for purchase.