Wood

Fort Worth, Texas

I accidentally took wood shop back in high school and really fell in love with turning. I didn't really have the opportunity to turn after high school, then in 2019 my husband and I moved somewhere I could actually have a shop space (i.e. the garage), and what started as a hobby turned into a full blown side-gig. Any time I make something, I make it with the idea that it will be used in someway that it can be function but still have some artistry behind it. I started with pens and pencils originally and wanted to make different shapes both to stimulate the mind, but also because everybody has a different way they like to hold their writing utensils. From there, everything has a functionality behind it (coffee scoop, pen, crochet hook), but with a combination of what my brain thinks will be a cool twist on it plus what mother nature provides with the beautiful woods, you get a functional piece of art. The woods I use are primarily exotic (I currently use 35+ different species), but I also keep in mind where these pieces are coming from. I source my wood and make sure to purchase it from places that either sustainably harvest it themselves or have partnerships with those who sustainably harvest/forest it. As a result, you get to see some really stunning grains and patterns you might not normally see in every day utensils.