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Furniture is a tradition with a great history that has not only survived from its
beginnings in China, but is now more popular than ever before. I began making rustic
furniture in Northern Georgia in 1986 out of a need for seating around my camp. I started
out using willow to create the traditional bent wood chair, settees, and tables. In 1991,
I returned home to western North Carolina and began working more with woods found locally;
my favorites include mountain laurel and rhododendron. Three years ago I began to
incorporate copper into my designs, and most recently I have begun working with architects
and homeowners to create structural and detail work in the rustic fashion. The pictures in my web site are pieces that I make on a regular
basis, but mostly I create one-of-a-kind designs that either I, a customer, or both come
up with. The process begins with a sketch pad and tape measure, along with samples of
bark, wood, and the different finishes and procedures that are available. Certain
materials must be harvested at different times of the year depending on the desired look.
My work can currently be found in galleries and
homes in Asheville, Atlanta, Cashiers, High Point, Manhattan, Lake Placid and Lake
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