Upper Left Works

03/29/2026

My work went up at Primo Espresso in Tigard today. For the next three weeks, a collection of wine barrel hoop art will be on their walls. Reclaimed wood scenes layered inside repurposed barrel rings. Mountains, treelines, moons, and morning light, all cut from salvaged wood that already had a life before it became art.

Primo Espresso is donating a portion of sales to Art in the Burbs, Tigard's community arts program. So your morning coffee can do double duty.

Come take a look. 3 weeks only.

03/26/2026

Had to rearrange the shop to take on a different type of project. Working in refinishing our kitchen cabinets which involves new doors and drawer fronts. Gotta keep the wife happy!

02/13/2026

McMinnville Friends! I'm volunteering at the free Repair Fair hosted by the McMinnville Tool Library on Feb. 28. Bring your broken-but-beloved items and work alongside skilled volunteers to give them new life!

We can help with things like clothing, bikes, small appliances, tools, pottery, jewelry, houseplants, and small plastic items.

What to expect:
• Repairs are done by volunteers — please be kind and patient
• First come, first served (arrive no later than 1pm)
• One item at a time per person
• This is not a drop-off event — plan to stay with your item
• Small items only (no large appliances or furniture)
• Repairs aren’t guaranteed and may be limited by time or parts

Check out their profile for more details. McMinnville Tool Library

02/04/2026

This one traveled home.

I was commissioned by a wonderful client to create a six-foot-wide wall hanging inspired by Twin Rocks, Oregon, for their home in Rockaway Beach. They shared photos of the piece installed in their main living space, along with a comparison to the real Twin Rocks at sunset.

I wanted the piece to hold the presence of the real landmark, with enough detail and scale that it feels familiar, even when it is lived with every day. Knowing a piece this large now lives where daily life happens makes the work feel complete.

Grateful for the trust, the collaboration, and the chance to build something rooted in place.

01/17/2026

Phase one: put everything together. Phase two: take everything apart

01/03/2026

Busy days in the shop shipping reclaimed wood evergreen trees coast to coast, and I could not be more excited about the response. Grateful that these pieces are finding homes all over and that this idea has resonated so strongly.

12/05/2025

This new wine barrel hoop art piece will be available tonight at Holiday Makers Market!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 5th 2025 5-9 PM at Sustainable NW Wood 2701 SE 14th Ave Portland OR 97202 -- Hosford Abernethy neighborhood off 14th & SE Clinton

More info, FREE tickets, and full vendor list here: https://www.snwwood.com/5TH-Annual-Holiday-MAKERS-MARKET-at-Sustainable-NW-Wood

Support local craftspeople and small businesses this holiday season at the annual Holiday MAKERS MARKET at Sustainable NW Wood. Find meaningful, handcrafted gifts from over 30 Makers including woodworking, art, jewelry, textiles, glassware, metalwork, salvaged cast iron, home goods and more.

Sip, snack & shop: enjoy beer, wine, coffee, cocoa, sweet treats and a food cart during the Market. Don't miss a photo op with SASQUATCH SANTA!

Featured nonprofits: Blanchet House & Farm & Bethanie's Room and Sustainable Northwest. Cash donations are welcome in person or online, and WINTER WARMTH items such as ADULT sized coats, hats, gloves, new socks and period products for our houseless neighbors will be collected at the door.

12/03/2025

So excited to be a part of this event! Come check it out.

The free Holiday Makers Market at Sustainable Northwest Wood combines eco-friendly shopping with festive fun.

11/28/2025

A great client just sent over these shots of two whitetail euro mounts displayed on the state backers he picked up from me. I love seeing how people use these pieces in their own spaces, and this setup is dialed in. Big thanks to for sharing the photos and for the trust in my work.

Always fun to see reclaimed wood put to work like this.