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"I love wood. I love its beautiful colors, its various textures, and I particularly love wood with dramatic variations in grain patterns. I grew up in a home full of antiques, most of which were built in the American colonies, and I loved their graceful lines and curves, the beauty of their wood, the patina of their well-rubbed finishes, and the softly reflected light from their surfaces.

Turning bowls and platters on my wood lathes brings life to my love of wood. Imagine the pleasure I receive from mounting a piece of timber on the lathe and turning it into a form with flowing curves, beautiful color and figure, a satin finish, and an alluring feel. I particularly love turning large platters and bowls, which, like the antiques I grew up with, will become heirlooms enjoyed by many generations to come.

I am a past president of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). The AAW has over 14,000 members, and among our members are the finest artist woodturners in the world. They produce an astounding variety of beautiful and creative artwork, and being around their work, reviewing it in our galleries and in theAmerican Woodturner, the journal of the AAW, provides constant creative stimulation."

Visit www.woodturner.org and see the work of the many artists in the AAW.