“When trees mature, it is fair and moral that they are cut for man's use, as they would soon decay and return to the earth. Trees have a yearning to live again, perhaps to provide the beauty, strength and utility to serve man, even to become an object of great artistic worth.”

- George Nakashima – furniture designer / woodworker

These ink relief prints are inspired by the groundbreaking work of Bryan Nash Gill and the wise words of George Nakashima. The preparation and printing of the wood is methodical, creative, and therapeutic all at once and produces a statement so simple yet powerful. This is just one of the ways for the soul of the tree to live on through art once the physical body has passed on.

Framed wood prints on exhibit at the 2019 High Point Market with Mill Collective.

Sanding a round in preparation for printing

Charring the wood in order to burn the softer, early-growth wood away, which creates the relief in the print

White oak ink relief print custom White Oak frame

Quarter sawn White Oak frame with bridle joints at the corners

Red Oak Print & Cypress Chaise Lounge Chair on exhibit at 2019 High Point Market with Mill Collective.