Marquetry: the fine art of wood inlay. After the design is created it is tweaked into a fine line graphic drawing. I decide on the wood combinations (and mother-of-pearl, web turquoise, stone). The veneers and other materials are cut with many tools. The pieces are adhered with wood cement to an MDF board. I sand the pieces for a smooth finish then press to give even pressure. The pieces are finished with an acrylic urethane (lacquer) and a semi-gloss finish. The frames are made of maple or cherry. I work with one artisan.
I was born in the Detroit metro area. I grew up loving the arts. I studied music, learning and playing the guitar with different bands (even now). And I loved to draw and paint.
I moved to the west coast enrolling in the San Francisco Art Institute. I met two other artists, who, like me wanted to do something different in the art field besides the obvious paintings-styles.
I opened a studio in the late 70's with my artist friends, experimenting with the idea of marquetry. It seemed to please us and others, so I continued.
I decided to move to NY in the mid 80's and have been in the Hudson Valley (quite inspiring) in the late 80's and have been there since.
I've done art shows in almost every state and enjoy the travels getting my inspiration from the beauty of this country.
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