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Wood by it's very nature is unique..no two pieces are exactly the same.  When I select materials for my projects, I try to not only bring out this uniqueness, but also to highlight the beauty of the wood itself.  This is accomplished by:

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1. Carefully selecting every single piece of wood, only picking those which have the qualities I am looking for..focus on grain pattern and color.

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2.  I employ a technique called "bookmatching" .  Commonly used by woodworkers, bookmatching is achieved by "slicing" the wood in two. The pieces are then opened like a book.  What you are left with are two pieces having a distinct resemblance, which is not quite a mirror image, because of the variability of the wood and the amount of material removed. The pieces when joined result in a striking "bookmatched"  pattern.

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3.  I carefully choose a combination of contrasting or complimentary woods to frame and showcase the main bookmatched piece.

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4.  I generally do not color or stain the wood, and prefer to finish with a clear (foodsafe) coat to retain the natural color of the wood. 

  

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