In sacred tradition, the individual who crafted the piece mattered. Workers in metal, wood, stone, and natural fibers were highly sought after. And those who combined excellent skill with spiritual awareness were the most valued. From Solomon's temple to the expansive cathedrals, exceptional artisans imprinted each element with their hands and heart.  

From an early age, I felt an affinity with wood. In fourth grade, my dad helped me purchase used woodworking tools and we created a small shop. My abilities come from generations of engineers, designers, and artisans. Working with wood is a spiritual experience and something I really love to do.  

It is rewarding to imagine a piece, sketch out a design, and then create it. Searching for the right piece of wood, considering the color and grain pattern, often takes time. From exotic woods such as ancient kauri, African bubinga, purpleheart, and mahogany to domestic woods like claro walnut, quilted maple, cherry, and birds-eye maple, the resonance I sense from the wood determines the final selection. And my client must also sense we have found the right piece.     

Pausing to give thanks for the wood and its gift to us, I begin. Throughout the creation process there are moments of prayer and sacred song to build the spiritual energy and imprint the piece with my hands and heart. My relationship with the wood is unusual in that it is handled with loving intention and never treated simply as an object. 

My work is a sacred calling—building furniture pieces that anchor and uplift the spiritual journey.