About About Me
Thinking of myself as an artist has always seemed strange, perhaps even uncomfortable. Unlike a painter, for example, much of the work I produce has a functional purpose although on every piece I take great care to ensure it is tactile and pleasing to the eye and so, perhaps, also qualifies as a piece of art.
Without a pleasing shape, the effects of mastered technique, fine finish and even the beauty of the wood itself are diminished or lost altogether. Where possible I will try and incorporate “nature’s imperfections” (knots, bark inclusion, decay, etc) into my work and always, above all else, my goal is the perfect shape.
I have appeared in a number of juried art events, notable among which have been the Made of Wood Show and the Headwaters Arts Festival. During the latter show in 2009, I was presented with the People’s Choice Award and, at the same event in 2010, I was chosen to receive the Artist's Choice Award.
Shows and Exhibitions Shows & Exhibitions
A number of my pieces are on display and for sale at the Spirit Tree Estate Cidery, where in addition to my work, you will also be tempted by the most delicious, fresh baked bread anywhere to be found! Information and directions can be obtained from the following web site:
www.SpiritTreeCider.com
Contact Contact
I live in Caledon, a beautiful rural area in southern Ontario, close to Toronto.
Please feel free to email me at:
goodturner_hotmail.com
or use the numbers below to contact me:
416 427 8022
905 488 3152
