“The geometric line is an invisible thing. It is the track made by the moving point [...] It is created by movement - specifically through the destruction of the intense self-contained repose of the point. Here, the leap out of the static into the dynamic occurs.”
A line is a point set in motion. Where will it go, what will it do? Some designs spring mostly-formed into the mind, based on a bit of inspiration or on the item’s function, but others start as nothing more than a pencil hovering over a blank sheet of paper. It’s the moment of greatest possibility.
My design aesthetic tends toward the simple - but not dull. I enjoy the boldness of a geometric pattern and the insouciance of a wide brush stroke. Some commissioned works may be variations on existing pieces, and I am always happy to work with you to review my gallery and discuss variations on a theme. Alternatively, the design may be entirely original.
In any case, custom designs always serve the practical needs of the client. I seek to understand not only the basic requirements for the piece itself, but the relevant context: what is its purpose? what will it store / contain / have sitting on it? who will interact with it? where will it live? what are the adjacent walls like? what is the overall mood and feel of the room? what are the styles of nearby furniture pieces? From there, I come up with a basic vision and begin filling in the details. I work with clients to select the best materials, and to choose a finish that provides the perfect sheen, the smoothest feel, and the best protection.
Creating custom work is a great privilege. I feel so fortunate to get to do this and I hope to honor that by making the process as fulfilling for you as it is for me. To request a custom piece, get in touch using the Contact page.
Practical.
To me, practical is beautiful. There is great satisfaction in a vision achieved, a function met; in a piece that fits perfectly into a space, and accomplishes exactly what it needs to.
Purposeful.
Always ask why. Why that size? Why that many compartments? Why that wood? And just as important: why make it this way, or that way? The process should be no less unexamined than the piece.
Pleasurable.
The lines should please or calm or excite the eye. The surface should feel just right on the fingertips. The texture or smoothness, the curves or the straights, should exist in balance.