Creative Woodwork
I love wood and being creative with wood. Some of my creations are featured in the Gallery on this web site. While my primary interest is in wood carving, I am happy to use woodturning, cabinet making, and other woodwork techniques in order to realise my creation. Also, living near the beaches of Gower, I collect a lot of driftwood and enjoy building it into my work.
To take on a commission, I need three things:
Inspiration - I need to feel inspired by what I am being asked to do. My inspiration fuels my creativity. The size of the project is not an issue - even apparently mundane requests can fire my inspiration. If you want something made in wood, share your idea with me and see if it lights my fire!
Listening - If we are co-operating on a project, it is important that I listen to you, that you listen to me, and that we both listen to the wood on an ongoing basis. This way, the creation continuously develops and it delights you, it delights me, and it honours the wood.
Flow - I like to create in a flowing way, working with the natural shape of the wood, in tune with its grain, honouring my own energy and the energy of my client. This can mean continuous development of the ideas and an outcome that is not exactly what was envisaged at the start. However, continuous listening means that it is always the right outcome for you, for me, for the wood. As I experience it, flow is an essential element in creating beauty.
If you like the sound of this approach and have an idea of something you would like realised in wood, why not give me a call. No project is too small or simple to be considered.