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Hardwood Inlays'
Biography and Artist Statement

Biography:

                    My education and early work background are in manufacturing and mechanical engineering.  
       After several years, I found myself seeking more creative work.   Marquetry has been the perfect 
       media for me.  It allows me to work in a tangible way, with a broad variety of woods,
       to depict the soothing natural world of mountain scenery.  Since 1985, I have shown my work at 
       numerous art shows and displayed my work at various exhibitions.  By continually seeking 
       improvements in design, technique and materials, marquetry provides me with a rich source of 
       problem solving opportunities that drive the creative process forward.

Artist Statement:

                    Capturing the beauty of mountains, lakes and valleys in natural wood tones is my specialty.   
        The variety of colors, textures and figuring available in the wood world is more extensive than 
        most different woods.  I mix these elements in my sceneries to bring out the best contrasts
        between all features of the design.   My hope is that my sceneries will be a reminder of the 
        spectacular beauty of our natural world.

Technique:

                         Working from a prepared line drawing of the scenery being created, pieces of carefully selected 
                           exotic and domestic veneers are roughly cut for each feature of the design.  A "saw pad"  is constructed layer by layer
                          incorporating each of the veneer pieces according to its place within the design.  Each feature is then cut away from 
                          the saw pad in turn.  Once cutting is complete, the pieces of the" puzzle" are then sorted and taped together.  
                                 The scene is then glued, applied to a backing board and clamped in a vacuum clamp.  When secure, all  tape is removed 
                             and allowed to fully dry before sanding and finishing with 1coat of sanding sealer and 2 coats of UV resistant, water based polyurethane.  
                              Each piece is then mounted in a contrasting frame. The back is finished with felt, screws eyes, framing wire and a description 
of the woods used within the scene.