I began turning in 2003. I source most of the timbers locally and do all of the preparation myself. I embellish my work with pyrography, texturing, carving, inlaying, paint and gold or copper leafing. All pieces undergo a careful finishing process using high quality selected oils.
I take pride in the fact that my work is lovely to hold, smooth to the touch so the soul of the wood can be felt.
Many hours of my life go into the creation of a piece. I try to create original works and each “art piece” is the best that I’m capable of producing at the time. My work is “young”, still evolving, as it will for many years to come.
“Wood is a wonderful medium with fascinating textures, colours and a lovely natural warm feel. It is a challenge for me as a wood-worker to bring out these features in my creations.”
Can you please give us an insight into your ideas on woodturning and how you became involved with it?
Black Pinch Woodturnery
My Black Pinch Woodturnery is situated in the Noosa Hinterland, several kilometres from the small township of Pomona. The turnery is located on what the locals in the area call “Twin Hills’ on the historic Black Pinch Road, an old timber road, the “pinch” being a steep incline the old timber trucks had to negotiate.
My small workshop is blessed with two views, one of Mt Coorora, just north of Pomona and the other of Mt Cooroy.I am very fortunate to live and work in this wonderful location.
I have worked as a professional photographer for the last 25 years. I feel that this has helped shape my creative approach to turning.
In photography it is important how light is used, likewise in my turned pieces I like to see the play of light on the wood, particularly with my carved pieces.
