In December of 2019 my wife Valerie and I decided to create a studio space in our backyard for my pottery making. Valerie has an existing studio there where she has become a wonderful watercolor artist. We decided that if I had a studio there also, we could work on joint potter/ painting projects, and I would be able to have my own space to work on pottery. Wood Street Studios was born!
Read MoreShinrin yoku is a Japanese term known as forest bathing. It involves taking time to contemplate, and the practice of walking slowly through the woods. Walking in the woods is a special activity for me. It is a way to tune into my spirit and allow trees to hug me!
Read MoreKintsugi, (pronounced keen tau gee) the Japanese art of repairing broken vessels by sealing the cracks with lacquer and carefully dusting them with gold powder - the Japanese believe the golden cracks make the pieces even more precious and valuable.
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