About Me
Already possessing a solid art background since childhood, I started woodcarving in 1993 after I acquired a small set of carving tools. My first attempt was a bearded "wood spirit" face, which I scrawled into a piece of found driftwood. After many failed attempts and several piles of firewood later, I eventually improved my skills and now enjoy myself immensely. Having been raised in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, I constantly find inspiration among the rural settings. I have resided there to this day. Woodcarving is my passion; I live it and breathe it.
My carved pieces have found their way into many collectors homes, in the U.S. and abroad. In 2000 I was recognized as "Santa Carver of the Year", after having won Woodcraft's National Santa Carving contest. I have contributed many how-to articles for Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine, and I have authored five instructional wood carving books to date through Fox Chapel Publishing. I find myself very fortunate and grateful to have generated such interest in my work.
Although I have carved many different subjects, I am mostly known for my whimsical Santa carvings and custom hand carved walking sticks.
All my carvings are created by hand, one by one, using all hand tools. Each carving is an original, and stands apart from the others.
If you have any questions about my work, feel free to contact me.