Over the past twenty years I have worked with wood as a pastime to bring my visions into reality. As I have developed my understanding of the technique and craftsmanship of woodturning, I found myself moving from a "let the tree tell me what it wants to be," attitude to me controlling the process and reading the material to determine if it will fit my vision. I've learned enhancement techniques and experimented with classic forms, textures, naturally occurring negative space, colors, and design fundamentals so that I can include them in my work. I have demonstrated for numerous American Association of Woodturners Clubs in the Charlotte and surrounding area. Many clubs have invited me back multiple times. I have also demonstrated at the Mint Museum of Craft & Design as part of their "Taste of Art Fridays" program. I won the Master Craftsman award at Fort Mill's Art on Main. The first juried show I participated in.