As a newly married young man with little money but a lot of curiosity it was essential that I embrace new skills of many kinds. Plastering and painting came
first. Close on their heels were changing diapers and learning to sleep and think at the same time.
My formal education and my initial career were computer
related.....but we all know the importance of a meaningful hobby. It was Kathy's father, Fred, who introduced me to the
joys of woodworking: first enticing me with a small table saw, then
with some of his chisels, then some techniques and encouragement and some very good advice
(as well as some very bad advice). It was a learning curve that I embraced with enthusiasm.
As my family grew, my skills were challenged and expanded with practice...practice
...practice: building book shelves, beds, desks, cabinets, a dollhouse, a go-cart.
I discovered and learned to love all of the grains, colours, strengths and weaknesses of various woods.
Then the day came that the family
was grown and there were no more beds or desks or shelves to be
made.......but.... Kathy has always loved boxes......so I started to make boxes. And I continue to make boxes.
Each box is a personal journey for me as I choose the colours and size and
conceive the design. It is important to me that each box is unique in some
way. Each is handmade with patience and attention to every detail. It's the pride of the artisan in me
perhaps...I like to think so.
In this gallery, you will see many of the valet, jewelry, keepsake and
specialty boxes that I have made over the past few years. This is to give you an
appreciation of the originality, quality and diversity of my work, as well as ideas
for what you might like best if you wish to custom order.
Custom orders are
welcomed. Not all woods are always available; but, I shall do my best to accommodate
your request. Please allow 8-12 weeks for your
unique box to be designed and
built.
