Hi, I’m a woodworking enthusiast who loves to create beautiful and functional items from wood. I enjoy making bowls, pens, cutting boards, pepper mills and more. I’ve been woodworking since high school, but I got more serious about it in the last 5 years. Some of my favorite woods are maple, walnut, olive, mesquite, padauk and cherry.

I like to experiment with different techniques and styles, and I’m always looking for new challenges and inspiration. Woodworking is more than just a hobby for me, it’s a passion and a way of expressing myself. I also have a strong connection to my great grandfather, a furniture maker and immigrant from Sicily. He is long gone but his work and inspiration remain in many of his creations in my home today.

I admire the old world craftsmanship and artistry of my ancestors and I try to incorporate some of these methods and designs into my own work, and I hope to honor his legacy with my creations.