Michael Ferris Jr, New York

Here is the studio of a good friend Michael Ferris, his work is jaw dropping, as it is completely make of pieced wood. these sculptures made from wood that is both applied and carved, are held in place by pigmented grout. Mike's wall of baggies, are all the shapes and verities of wood utilized in the making of this work.

He uses all recycled and found wood, a few years back I visited him in New York and he was excited to point out how much wood you get from busting up a pallet. Mike paints and draws with equal intensity.

Mohamed Jalloh "PRO" Columbus

So I have been driving by Mohamed or "Pro" for weeks, always rushing about, every time I passed him I wanted to stop and take his picture, but thinking next time, next time. He carves at the Como Lawnmower shop on Indianola Ave. Finally, with Kids and dinner in the car, I drove by him again today, as I passed I thought, today is the day, and turned around to meet him. He used traditional tools to work on these solid wood carved pieces, see the finished alligator, and in progress Tiger. So glad I stopped!

Mohamed Jalloh "PRO" Columbus Ohio

It was nice to meet you PRO! And thanks!

Devon Palmer, Columbus

Shortly after a sizable storm blew thru town I got to visit Devon Palmer's Studio. The storm is relevant, in that he gets a lot of calls from homeowners with downed chunky trees for him.
Yes, he is going to turn that massive log chunk, this was very exciting to watch as the lathe and Devon work that tree into art. Powerful!
Photo:Melissa Vogley Woods

Devon Palmer, Columbus

The here are some photos of the wood studio of Devon Palmer, These wood bowls on the shelves are base forms, Devon then reworks in to beutiful bowls. Devon Has been turning for almost 7 years, 5 years seriously, and has a stacked studio that shows he loves what he does.