Wood Art Proudly
Made in Hawaii
The state fish of Hawaii.
Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
Countless layers of transparent stain and wax gives this fish sculpture it's beauty.
I positioned the fish as it looks in the ocean. The fish spends most of it's time sifting through the sand, looking for food.
I positioned the fish as it looks in the ocean. The fish spends most of it's time sifting through the sand, looking for food.
Hawai'i Nei, i ke kai kau ha'a a ka malihuni.
Beloved Hawaii, where the sea dances for it's visitors.
A commissioned piece from a family who recently visited the islands. They gave me a list of elements, I worked hard to bring it to life.
Sea Anemone With Clownfish Sculpture
A family portrait piece represented in the Clownfish along with the family pet (honu).
I had so much fun creating this sculpture!
I had so much fun creating this sculpture!
`Pate Pate' Polynesian Hands. A beautiful carving in Big Island Koa. Hands, playing the slit drum.
War Shield Designs
A set of miniature shields from PNG.
Antique Feeling Carved Door.
Commissioned piece from a longtime client. I built a panel door with dovetail joints. The carvings are a celebration of PNG tapa design, filled with crushed chalk. I even made distressed wood hinges to give the piece a personality.
Above: A swinging bench I made years ago. What made me happy was to see a crochet hook sitting on the bench! Nice to know someone is enjoying it!
Maui's Magic Hook. Ka Makau Kahii O Maui. Celebrating how the islands were pulled from the depths of the ocean. Maui's glimmering hook and Mauna Kea's snow capped peak tell the story.
Commissioned piece. Another version of Maui's magic hook. In beautiful Koa.
Kitchen Cabinet Carved Door.
A tropical foliage design on a cabinet door.
Commissioned Piece. One of many stories about the Goddess Pele.
Recent piece titled: `Beloved Hawaii, Where the Sea Dances for Visitors'. This large piece was designed to be hung high. I want the viewer to feel as if they are looking up towards the surface of the water from below.
Carved on a perfect slab of curly Mango, this piece is called: `The Return of the Pearl Hook Come From Heaven'
Commissioned Piece. The story of one of my clients. From Hawaii to Los Angeles and then a return to discover one's roots.
Custom carved kitchen doors.
Commissioned Piece. A free-standing version of Maui's Magic Hook.
I would love to make something special for you. If you are interested in having me create a beautiful relief carving, please contact me via the form below. If you would rather call, my mobile number is 808 756-5822