About the Artist

After a long period of creative stagnation, a sudden and profound burst of inspiration led to my “Motivation” series. My work is not a preconceived plan, but a collaborative dialogue with the wood itself. Each sculpture begins with the raw material — most notably the rare and stunning Amboyna Burl wood — and evolves as the wood “speaks” to me. My role is a guide, and using a variety of tools, I reveal the hidden form (or sculpture) within, bringing out the “soul of the wood.”

My process is a journey of discovery. A testament to the idea that beauty is often uncovered rather than created from scratch. I hope the sculptures abstract form and the natural, elegant beauty of the wood’s grain, will inspire viewers.

Each sculpture of art is brought to a silky finish with many coats of oil and a final polish of wax preserving the inner beauty of the wood.

My goal is to not only showcase the “soul of the wood,” but share the motivation I’ve found, and to encourage others to find their own purpose and hidden passions.

All gross proceeds go to children’s health focused charitable foundations. I am partial to children’s health struggles due to my personal struggles as a child. ~WP

The Finishing Process: Revealing & Protecting the Wood’s Character

Our finishing procedure is deliberately slow and meticulous to ensure longevity and highlighting the wood’s inherent beauty. Each sculpture is wet-sanded to a minimum of 400 grit to achieve a refined surface.

Wet-sanding is followed by the application of multiple, thin layers of penetrating oil to nourish the wood from within, and then 10 coats of premium finishing oil. After each coat, there is a light sanding to create a guaranteed glass-smooth depth and luster of the sculpture.

For the final touch, several coats of Carnauba wax are applied, buffed and polished to provide robust protection, a luxurious hand-feel, and a distinctive low-sheen texture. Should the sculpture require refreshing over time, the owner may easily apply a light coat of high-quality wax.

The entire shape of the sculpture is focused on showcasing the wood’s original grain, pattern, and unique imperfections, transforming nature’s flaws into defining characteristics of the art and soul of the wood.