My journey is marked by creativity, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of bringing imagination to reality. I’m most certainly not unique in my passion for creation, but perhaps, in the diversity of mediums I've explored and the unwavering support I've had from my parents at a youthful age.
IMAGE Steampunk mask I designed during Covid lockdown, mixed media Copper, aluminum, 1800's London tophat
Our household was filled with creative energy, thanks to my parents. My mother, dabbled in painting, cooking, sewing, knitting, ceramics, and gardening—showcasing the endless possibilities of creation.
My father, a skilled carpenter, auto builder, machine designer, and welder with an artistic flair that could breathe life into the inanimate.
IMAGE Dad's garden tractor creation, featured in an earlier post
These influences shaped my early days, which were spent in dad and his brothers farm implement shop. There, I transformed pieces of lumber into my own interpretations of boats, cars, trucks, and structures. Encouraged by my parents, I embraced every creation with a belief that I could not fail—an ethos that has powered my creative endeavors ever since.
IMAGE Building the Honduran Mahogony and Black Palm wall unit for my home audio system.
This environment of encouragement and experimentation laid the groundwork for my first major venture: a jewellery manufacturing business. At 23, I crafted works from gold and silver wafers, alloying them into workable metals to create precious keepsakes.
IMAGE Creating my daughter's ring, (previous blog)
Retirement has not signaled the end of my creative pursuits but rather opened a new chapter. My workshop has become a haven of tools where various mediums—glass, wood, leather, fabric, and metals—come together under the guidance of my hands.
IMAGE Honduran Mahogony Grill covers for the Tannoy speaker enclosures
Over the years, I've delved into hot glass projects, stained glass, and even steampunk designs, each medium offering a new language to express my creativity.
IMAGE My first attempt at stained glass, a wall divider in out home.
Recently, Artificial Intelligence has introduced a new frontier in my creative journey. Platforms like Midjourney have become invaluable tools, offering state-of-the-art concepts that push the boundaries of my imagination. Through AI, I've been able to explore designs and ideas that were once beyond my reach, blending technology with traditional craftsmanship to create something truly unique.
IMAGE Concept stained glass project output by Midjourney
IMAGE Concept stained glass project output by Midjourney
IMAGE Concept tiger maple and walnut cutting board output by Midjourney
IMAGE Hammered metal concept pendant output by Midjourney
IMAGE Filigree gold wire work and rope Bitcoin concept amulet output by Midjourney
IMAGE Steampunk mask mixed media output by Midjourney