Purple Heart

 from Brazil

 14" H x 9" W

 West African

 (Bubinga)

 12" H x 7" W

 Local Box Elder

 8" W x 8" H

 Local Mineral Poplar

 10" H x 8" W

 West African Bubinga

 (Rosewood)

 12" W x 16" H

 Local Flag Worm Maple

 11" H x 7" W

 West African Paduak

 16" W x 14" H

 In my work, Vessels of Wood, there is  within.  Not using a lathe, but only saws and sanders to make a vessel true.  The medium of wood is so alive, it never dies.  They are true treasures of life.  Workmanship and design are recognized in my work.