I live by the Salish Sea in Vancouver, British Columbia. I am a settler, an artisan, a craftsperson, and a cabinetmaker—identifiers that describe my relationship with working wood, though they continue to evolve.

My background is in Fine Arts, where I focused on sculpture, working in wood, stone, and metal. An interest in media and information technology led me to a career in the film industry, and later to supporting students in art and design schools. Throughout these paths, I have always maintained a strong connection to working with wood. Over the past ten years, I have been fortunate to dedicate most of my time to cabinetmaking and furniture making.

I primarily work with North American woods such as maple, oak, ash, arbutus, fir, and hemlock. Occasionally, I work with exotic woods, provided they have been sustainably harvested; these materials usually come to me in small quantities through trade or as gifts.

Many years ago, I encountered work by students from the Inside Passage School of Fine Cabinetmaking. The attention to detail, modest and intentional designs, and the quality of the wood surfaces resonated deeply with me. I attended the school in 2016 and again in 2022, working with the gifted and skilled teacher Robert Van Norman. During this time, I also discovered the writings and work of James Krenov, which continue to serve as a moral and spiritual compass in my approach to woodworking.

I currently work in my own shop and alongside other gifted craftspeople. Inspiration for my work comes from many sources: curiosity about the natural world, and the practical and emotional relationship people have with furniture. My process often begins either with the wood itself or with shapes, light, and negative space found in natural and architectural forms—reflecting the interconnectedness of all things. I approach each piece with intention, while allowing the design to evolve through the act of making. I aspire to create work that invites people to explore, touch, and connect.