The essence of my work is in relationships: My spiritual connection to trees, my understanding of the nature of wood, my collaborative partnership with my clients, and my unique creative process with each piece, all reflect my vision and mission as an artist. When I look at a tree, I see beyond its outer form. I see an ever-changing, living being, with a divine nature- a soul. Its cells breathe, its limbs continually reach towards the light, and in a act of gratitude and grace, vibrant colors are reflected back to the heavens during seasonal cycles. Within the “fabric of its being”, each tree tells its own story. Beneath the surface of the bark are multiple layers that show a history recorded in the outline of the grain and color of the wood. Many factors such as weather and adjacent trees greatly influence the grain patterns that are exposed when the slab of wood is cut open. When making a piece of furniture, it is my honor to listen to what the tree is speaking, allowing its fo