Hand turned Big Leaf Maple burl bowl.

Over the past year I have been exploring many new avenues for artistic expression. One of them has been Turning wood on a lathe.

I have always been drawn to wood and woodworking but never gave it a go until this year. After receiving my first mini lathe for my birthday, I jumped right in and fell immediately in love with turning.

Turning a Spalted Maple bowl.

It is an incredibly meditative craft. I find my mind focused completely on the piece of wood as it turns. The beauty and unique qualities of each piece are revealed with every new cut my tool makes.

Adding the finish to the Big Leaf Maple bowl while chucked on the lathe.

Turning wood has become the perfect peaceful endeavor for me during these tumultuous and crazy times in our world. When I can’t get out in nature, it allows me to hold a piece of it in my hands, work to enhance its beauty, and clears my mind of the endless stream of unimportant chatter.Each one of my pieces are created with reclaimed wood from fallen trees. You can view more of my work here.