I have been repurposing found items into usable art for over 27 years. The repurposing is form of recycling and giving the piece a new life.
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My favorite type of art to create are pieces people form an attachment to. Pieces that help the new owner use as a time machine to bring them back to a time they remember seeing that item in their grandparents home or aunts cottage. It brings the heart to full and a smile to their face. Peace is in your mind.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the times I am in others homes and they have the “common” lap, bookcase, table or chair. It causes me to want to bring their home a custom one off piece to bring a fresh piece into their personal space.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the $25k to provide a better life for my 3 sons Maxwell, Lennox and Rexford. Bring a comfort to knowing we can eat better and more. A feeling of safety and peace while we sleep and a comfort of knowing my 3 Hooligans can feel more at home in our house.
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