In college I studied photography with the noted fine arts photographers Jan Groover and Gregory Crewdson. Eventually I discovered that I also enjoyed making three dimensional objects, and working more directly with my hands, which led me toward sculpture. My first sculptural revelation came from Constantin Brancusi, who showed the visceral power of sculptural forms in balance.

I began to work in cabinet shops after college as a way to make a living, and soon found my passion for designing and building furniture. I've also been involved in furniture restoration and architectural restoration projects in and around New York City. My main inspiration comes from lines found in boat building and aviation design, but I am also interested in the traditional craftsmanship and joinery found in Shaker forms and vernacular domestic furniture from 18th-19th century America.  My work employs traditional joinery in this spirit, and I use hand tools to shape the major forms of each piece. Through my craft I'd ultimately like to be able to help promote and sustain traditional methods in a contemporary context.