I am what you might call a self-made artist, and I have always owned my own business. For many years I was in construction and when my company began to fall on some hard times I began looking for other things to do. It was during this time that I began the art of taking furniture that had long been forgotten and bringing new life into it. My first project was a beat up chair that I purchased for t
wenty dollars. It was pretty bad shape, but I loved the design of the chair and the “bones” of it were good. I took the chair to a friend’s work shop and I began watching videos and reading books on upholstery. Once I finished the chair I found that I was getting compliments from not only my friends, but from complete strangers. That encouragement gave me what I needed to experiment with other pieces of furniture. As I began to develop my style and skills I found an upholsterer who was willing to teach me his technique. I love “the hunt” of finding just the right piece of furniture to fix up and I also enjoy spending my time in the fabric store going over different materials and patterns. Restoring and renewing furniture is more than just a business for me. It is a passion, and it brings me great joy and satisfaction to create something that is truly one of a kind.
