Artist in Wood
239 Wiswall Hill Road
Newfane, VT 05345
Phone: (802) 365-7360
Fax: (802) 365-7691

I alone design and create all of my "paintings in wood" that you see. Since developing my work in 1970, it has evolved from smaller framed works to the large free-form sculptural pieces that they are now.The medium is wood, however the wood that I use has been weathered by time and the elements, giving it an endless change of shadows, light and color. The aging of wood, usually thought to be unfortunate, is really nature's triumph and worth regarding with some artistic vision.

The weathered wood used in my work is from early American barns, many of which are in excess of 100 years old. I start with a sketch on paper, then transfer this design to pieces of the wood that have varying colors and textures. Every piece is cut free-hand on a band-saw. Using the grain and different colors of the wood, each scene is meticulously fit together forming what "appears" to be a three dimensional depiction.

My inspiration for this work originates from architecture I have seen and from a desire to portray the character of these early American structures. Eric Sloane once wrote about our vanishing barns in North America, and I believe my work helps preserve the integrity of these fine buildings for generations to come. Every piece of wood I use in creating these scenes has a history. Please feel free to ask me about their origin.

"Carriage House Cupola"

"Steeple on the Common"

"Village Steeple"

"West Dover"

"Williamsville Barns"

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