Available at Lorton Arts

13 inch figured Red Maple platter with the image of one of my late fathers horses . First image at the new Lorton studio ......named ...."Of The Earth"

Grasshouse #360

Grasshouse #360 Awarded "Best in Show" Maryland Federation of Art, MFA in Annapolis Md. Finely turned and exquisitely embellished .Was produced for the "Turning Green Exhibit " hosted by the AAW in Portland Oregon. One of my finest pieces . Available at Artsafire Gallery 1117 King St. Alexandria Va.

Grasshouse #360 - detail

Grasshose #360 As seen in previous frame is approx. 7 x 7 in . Fine inside and out . Picture shows details of inner vessel and underside of lid . Priced at 1500.00

Available at Mary Martin Fine Art

Two of my finest in the Grasshouse Series - marymartinart.com

Tower #434

Tower #434 , Turned Maple Burl from Occoquan Virginia with African Blackwwod accents, was chosen by the CAW to represent local turned art at the American Association of Woodturners`s National Woodturning Symposium in Richmond Va . Available from the artist . Priced at 750.00 call 571-225-1492

Grasshouse #430 Donated to Education

Grasshouse #430 brought 750.00 at auction for a donation to Educatoinal Opportunity . an auction sponsored by The American Assoc. of Woodturners at the 2008 symposium in Richmond Va.

Black Cherry "Mother Earth" #427

Black Cherry hollowed bowl . 12 in. wide x7 in. high . ebony bowtie inlaid in natural stress crack . Sits level on 3 feet . turned from local trimming off the Occoquan Bay .

Vessel #428

Black Cherry with Ebony finials on top and bottom of the lid . Embellished inside and out . 3w x 6h A very nice piece.

Vessel #426

Turned and hand carved Black Cherry . Turned smooth inside and out . Approx 7.5 Wide x 5 in High .

Grasshouse #419

exquisitely tuned and embellished , latest in series . Ebony carved handle and underside finial . body of local No. Virginia Maple Burl . Approx. 5in x 5 in At the Aldie Mill Art Show 703-327-9777

Sold

Grasshouse #419 Detail picture

As seen in previous with lid removed showing detail . Sold

Celtic Vessel #420 ...

Black Cherry vessel approx. 4.5 x 9 in. high . on exhibit at the Torpedo Factory`s "All Media Membership Show" for the month of March 2008 . lidded with Ebony finials and embellished with an ancient Celtic scroll drawn by the artist using pyrography and dye technique . Sold

call the Art League Gallery 703-683-1780

Vessel #421

Celtic style vessel of Black Cherry . Approx 3.5 w x5.5in high . Ebony finials on top and bottom of cherry lid . Pyrography embellishment of celtic origin . from the artist 571-225-1492 Sold

LaFemme #425

LaFemme #425 is a 17 in figured Maple Platter embellished with inspired image of a friend . Hangs on the wall with traditional picture frame mounting . Imagery using Pyrogaphy & Dye techniques . 1000.00

Brickhouse #343

Shown at the Torpedo Factory`s All Media Members Show for the month of January ,2008 ,approx 12 in across. Exquisitely turned and carved in English Walnut comes with hand made stand . From the artist - 571-225-1492

Grasshouse #407 , Awarded Honorable Mention In The "SMALL WORKS" Show at the Torpedo Factory for the Mo. of Nov ,2007

Approx. 3x3 in , exquisitely turned and detailed . Local to Va. Maple Burl with Ebony accents .

"Grasshouse" series . At The Workhouse Gallery

#411 Celtic Vessel

A finely turned vessel of Tiger Maple with a Bocote and Ebony lid . Detailed in the familiar Grasshouse theme in the vessel and under the lid . Celtic scrollwrk of the artist`s design in pyrography and dye technique .Approx. 4 in. x 5.5 high , 350.00 Available now at Arts Afire Craft Gallery 1117 King St. Alex. Va. 703-838-9785

#232 Hollow Maple Vessel

turned from a local tree trimmed from a yard just down the street in Annandale Va.

Brickhouse #404

Black Cherry Vessel with my Brickhouse Motif . Finely crafted , 7.5w x 5 in. high . 350.00 Available at Arts A Fire Craft Gallery , 1117 King St. Alex. Va.

call 703-838-9785 Sold

#408 Grasshouse

Maple Burl with Ebony Trim . The latest in the Grasshouse series . Exquisitely carved and detailed inside and out . 3.75w x 4in. high . Available at Arts a Fire Craft Gallery , King St. Alex. 703-838-9785 Sold

#408 Grasshouse

Same as previous photo . Showing inside detail . of #408 Grasshouse . Sold

Home Improvement ...? ...

This is a board given to me to be creative with from a local friends home in Bluemont Va. Well aged and fatigued by real time , it is White Oak . I`m hoping they will like it ? Not yet numbered .

#310 Natural , Black Cherry

12 in. wide x 8 in. high natural bark edged black cherry hollowed bowl, fully functional for use or an exquisite art form .

#295 Brickhouse

6.5w x 2.5h Black Cherry & Ebony cyclone shaped bowl embellished with pyrographic technique using my Brickhouse motif . From Lorton Arts

#291 curled Maple bowl

From the "Pelham"Red Maple tree from Upperville Va. Approx. 12 in. across by 3 in. deep .

#351 Celtic Treasure

Exhibited during the month of Nov. 2006 in the Torpedo Factories " Small Works Show" 5 in. x 2.5 high hollowed Maple vessel embellished with an ancient scrollwork motif using pyrography & dye techniques.

#281 , 16 in.x3/16 "Catch the Wind"

16 in. Fiddleback Maple Platter With Eagle & Surrounding Valley Image ,Includes Handmade Custom Stand ,Image Using Pyrography & Dye Techniques . 875.00

#341 Chesapeake Dream

13 in. Black Cherry Platter with image of a Chesapeake Bay fishing vessel from Tappahanock Va.

A finely turned & historical keepsake . sold

#368 Sometimes a Salad ?

Approx 14 in x 6 in deep cherry salad bowlo with cherry tongs . Sold

Vessel #409

Cherry Burl from South Colton ,New York , Approx 2 x2in. , Hollowed thin and decorated with Pyrogaphy and dyes . Sold

vessel #410

Small Maple Burl Hollow . Smallest Bowls in the World

2.5w x1.5 in. high . Pyrography an dye techniques .

Stolen by Santa Claus ! ....some luck ?

#161 Black Cherry Ornamental . "Gift of Season"

Ornamental hollow form , Carved embellishments inspired by ancient writings . Petroglyph Series. Approx. 6 in. high x 10 in. wide . Available from the artist

#346 Townhouse

#346 was exhibited during the month of Oct. 2006 At the Torpedo Factory`s All Media Membership Show. The first in a new series evolved from the Brickhouse & Grasshouse series . Approx. 11 in. h x 5w. 540-946-3294 sold

Pelham Series #311 "Moonlight Mile" 2006 - $750.00

Full Moon & Tree image. Maple Burl with natural bark top, hollowed & carved,6"wx16"h Collection of the Artist Sold

Brickhouse Series # 308 , Hollow Shell . 2006 - 175.00

Black Walnut , 2"hx6"w Collection of Artist. This piece was donated to a charitable auction for education, bringing 200.00 in June 2006, at the AAW`s Louisville Ky. Symposium

#120 "Made in the Shade" Hand Forged & Welded Iron Tree With Burl Canopies - $3000.00

Maple Burl Canopies on a Black Walnut Base + Ebony Bowties . 13x13, 2003, Collection of Artist ,