11/04 Welcome to my site. There have been a few additions in the past year, primarily in the "Fein Arts" section.  In '04 I feel that I have finally come into my own as a recognized turner. When I started out I spent my time perfecting my craft. I then concentrated on form. In hind site, as I developed my own style, I sort of gave up the craft portion of what I was doing to concentrate on the forms in my head. Some of the pieces that are in the last  folder (2004-1) and the one before it, leave a something to be desired, from the craft point of view. Many times I was asking the wood to do things that it sometimes refused to do, and I had to beat it into shape. In the past few months I feel that I have gotten the best of it and can anticipate resistance. Having the form down, I have been getting back to the craft, that is, technical as well as design excellence.

Along with selling many pieces in 04' through the delMano Gallery, the Museum Of Art And Design in New York has commissioned a piece for their permanent collection. That is really over the top. The piece they selected, "4 Square" and others, can be seen in the folder (2004-2). 05' promises to be even better. My head is busting with ideas. The support, encouragement and critiquing of my work by my wife has been invaluable and a joy.