Hackberry Hollow Form
Am I an Artist? If you say so. Am I a craftsman? I like to think so but mostly I would call myself a woodturner. If I did not have a passion for wood turning, I most likely would not be doing it. I do believe one should put their best effort foward in anything they set out to accomplish. If you enjoy what you are doing, you will excel at that endeavor. Collecting wood that is destined for the landfill and turning it (no pun intended) into something another might enjoy is what it is all about. Seeing a log or a piece of wood evolve into a form that begs to be held, studied, and used is what I strive for as an end result. I would hope to never stop learning all that woodturning has to offer me and what I can offer to wood turning. I enjoy reading woodturning articles to help me learn and have a page on my site dedicated to woodturning articles. Custom woodturning can be a fun way to improve your skill level. You can't send out a piece with mistakes. With the wood turning tools that I use, I can make wood turned art, pens, and in general, fine art gifts.
Wood turned art is being enjoyed more and more around the world by collectors, galleries and friends of turners. Turned wood art makes wonderful gifts for any occasion!
Spending time out in my shop turning a section of wood into a usable or artistic piece has brought a lot of joy to my life. I bet that me being in the shop and out of the house has brought a lot of joy to my wife sometimes. Another thought, I have never met a woodturner who wasn't always willing to share all the knowledge they've gathered over the years with another turner. Woodworkers in general seem to be in a class by themselves. Helpful and an enjoyable lot to be around. http://seantroy.com
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