I have always been a maker. Some of my fondest memories are of my grandpa having my brother and me glue and nail together precut birdhouse projects that he had made for us to assemble. My brother is a maker, a builder, and an architect. My Dad is a maker, he built businesses a rare and difficult art form. He and I, along with our families, have spent much of our lives building our family cattle and hunting ranch in Northern New Mexico. My Mom is a maker, a painter, a gourmet cook, and a maker of peace. I come by the title of maker honestly. I attended the Krenov School of woodworking as a young man and developed an eye for craftmanship, balance, and the method of building with raw material, often with self-made tools. My most recent experience in making has been at Ghost Ranch, learning the craft, and art of silversmithing. I have had some amazing teachers in life, and I believe it shows in my current work. My wish is for my art to go into the world, make someone happy, and have experiences beyond my own.