I am a Michigan resident who creates pictorial art using wood. This unique art form is called marquetry (mar-ket-tree). It involves hand-cutting pieces of wood with different grain patterns and colors shaped to resemble each element in the image. While the design phase is a free-flowing act of inspiration, the creation process is a meticulous and precise execution of skill.

Many exotic woods from around the world are used to get a good mix of colors and grain patterns that can closely represent each element in the image. There are NO stains used in this technique, and all of the colors you see are natural wood tones with a clear protective finish applied.

With a background in both art and woodworking, marquetry seemed to be the most creative way of utilizing all of my talents. I am mostly self-taught, as there are few people in the United States who do this type of artwork. It has a very deep history and tradition in Europe, where I have received much advice and guidance in perfecting my art. I belong to both the Marquetry Society of England and the American Marquetry Society.