My wife and I like to talk about collaborating on artwork. Occasionally we actually start a project. But it’s rare that we actually complete a …
Wood
Hand-Carved Toy Blocks
Soon after discovering my wife was pregnant, I developed plans for carving animal figurines out of wood and assembling them into a mobile for above …
Lovely as a Tree
Last week I had the rare opportunity to sit still in nature for an entire day. It’s called hunting, and it’s something I rarely make …
Scrap Wood Letter
With Christmas quickly approaching, I’ve started my annual tradition of gift making. Making gifts can be a challenge. I don’t want to simply give that …
Original Wedding Vow Idea
My favorite wedding role was that of a clamper. Let me explain. Last September two very good friends of mine got married. With my wife …
Unique Wedding Guest Book Idea
This past January two of my good friends got married. They rented a gorgeous facility, planned a fun day for everyone, and braved the cold …
Ashes to Gold
I recently wrote about a piece of artwork I was creating for a group exhibit. That exhibit, Scarlet Steps, has now come and gone. And …
Blank Canvas
Ah, the anticipation of a blank canvas. With my love of wood-based art, my blank canvas is usually a chunk of wood or a collection …
Sheaf Christmas Tree
I had an elaborate plan for this year’s Christmas tree, but when I explained it to my wife she wisely talked me out of it. …
Root of Jesse
In Romans 15:12 the apostle Paul quotes the prophet Isaiah saying, “There shall come the root of Jesse, and He who arises to rule over …