My Woodcraft and Art
Fretwork
Paintings
Fretwork
The art of fretwork is creating filagree designs in wood. It began more than 3000 years ago with fretted inlays on furniture in Egypt. It can be found it many cultures throughout the Mediterranean, Europe, Scandinavia and the Orient during the following centuries. In Europe, from the late 1600’s to the 1800’s, it was the sign of wealth
The art of fretwork is creating filagree designs in wood. It began more than 3000 years ago with fretted inlays on furniture in Egypt. It can be found it many cultures throughout the Mediterranean, Europe, Scandinavia and the Orient during the following centuries. In Europe, from the late 1600’s to the 1800’s, it was the sign of wealth from ornate wall trim, furniture, boxes, clocks and chandeliers. It has been popular in Europe and North America from the 1800’s until today. Fretwork of the 1600's and early 1900's was done with hand fretsaws or foot-powered scroll saws. In the 1920's scroll saws were designed for use with electric motors. Today, computerized CNC equipment is used to mass produce. I continue to handcraft my fretwork using a scroll saw, keeping the old arts alive.
Pens
Paintings
Fretwork
The best wood pen is determined by four factors: craftsmanship, species of wood, quality of fittings, and preferred pen type. Artistry is ultimately going to determine whether or not the pen looks good. The wood and hardware will influence design and price. The pen-type will dictate how it writes. Ultimately, the pen should fit the a
The best wood pen is determined by four factors: craftsmanship, species of wood, quality of fittings, and preferred pen type. Artistry is ultimately going to determine whether or not the pen looks good. The wood and hardware will influence design and price. The pen-type will dictate how it writes. Ultimately, the pen should fit the author. It is a statement of your style, writing technique and your personality.
Paintings
Paintings
Paintings
I am classically trained in all forms of art. I thank "Snotty Dotty Johnston" for the wonderful 4 years of school. I rekindled my paint brushes to fill the time between the hundreds of cuts in fretwork and the intense concentration of turning pens. I only do landscapes and prefer the Bob Ross style as it allows me more freedom to expre
I am classically trained in all forms of art. I thank "Snotty Dotty Johnston" for the wonderful 4 years of school. I rekindled my paint brushes to fill the time between the hundreds of cuts in fretwork and the intense concentration of turning pens. I only do landscapes and prefer the Bob Ross style as it allows me more freedom to express. Each painting is original, acrylic and oil on canvas and from the imagination of the artist. You will find a theme to my work.