An example of a remix.

This one just wasn’t working for me so I redid the teeth, tail, and a couple other little details. Much more sleek and aerodynamic now.

Commissioned Peacock

Someone requested a peacock which is a new one for me. I had previously painted one on canvas but had never made a wooden peacock before. Lot of detail work and it took longer than expected but I like how it turned out. I might make another at some point

Large pufferfish.

Biggest one of these I have made. Super heavy because the eye is a very thick grinding disc. Love how it turned out.

A fish but make it hang down…

Done! See if you can answer this question. “The main reason I hung it like this is ____________.”

A)it has a weird center of gravity going sideways

B) it’s weird and I like it

C) all of the above.

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If you said C you’re a winner!

Had to dodge a couple nasty knots. Results:

My best work happens when a particular shape of leftover wood or some natural issues with the wood (knots, cracks, etc) force me to come up with creative solutions. This is the #1 reason I prefer working with wood vs. canvas. I would have never thought of this shape without the knot I had to dodge and the crack in the wood.

Sketches!

As a parent of sporty kids, I spend a lot of time at events waiting for my kids to compete. Often, I sketch. Here’s a couple from yesterday’s event.

Remixed and sold same day!

It’s very satisfying when you finally get around to improving something that’s bothered you for a while…AND somebody buys it that very same day. See this example.

Chuck Knoblock

Got a salvaged door knob. Hacksawed it apart and got the silver piece of this guy’s eye. Also incorporated a drawer pull and a grinding disc. The knob also contained several other good parts as well which will most likely pop up in future pieces.