Mad Scientist in a Wood Shop. A Cabinetmaker Wood Artist for 46 years.
My style evolved from my love of wood, curves, and soft edges. I see beauty and movement in wood and let the material tell me where it wants to go.
My art is all about the pieces used to create an image. I have always enjoyed drawing and also woodworking, so I’ve taken that love into wood. I also look for special woods when I go for supplies; purple poplar, curly maple, figured wormy maple, walnut crotches, unusual colors and designs that naturally occur in the wood. Then I go into Photoshop and take my drawings or images and create patterns. These patterns are cut up and I search my scrap for just the right flow, and color. The last couple of years I’ve added colored epoxy and glow in the dark features to my pieces. I enjoy making a big mess, having a few pieces going at once, and trying new things. Not all of them make it to the final exhibit but it’s the experimenting, playing, and imaging that I enjoy the most. I hope you enjoy it too.
I’m excited to be showing in my home shop now. You can read about my wood journey on my website www.diswanwoodgal.com and see some of my past cabinet and art designs.
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