To date, the primary theme of my work has been wine related, more specifically, wood burning impressions of wine labels on the blank ends and sides of wooden wine cases. After having a wine cellar constructed in my current home I had the idea of putting a decorative border around the top of the cellar using the stamped ends of French wooden wine cases. As I was breaking the cases down I was lamenting the fact that most of my favorite California wineries did not store their wine in wooden wine cases. I then got the idea of using the wood burning set that I had as a child to create impressions of my favorite wine labels on the blank ends and sides of the wooden wine cases. I then finished the border using completed ends of French wine cases and my own artistic impressions of mainly California wine labels. I am an avid wine collector and this has been a way to express his passion for wine and wine collecting. Over time, it was the reactions of individuals who saw my art pieces while touring my cellar that caused me to consider turning my passion and hobby into a business venture.

In 2003 I contacted certain California wineries to ask for permission to create and sell wood burning impressions of their wine labels. Two wineries, Robert Mondavi and Silver Oak have given me written permission to do artistic wood burning impressions of their wine labels. Consequently, the majority of pieces available for sale at the launch of this website are from these two popular wineries. You will also see other subjects that I have been working with which I was commissioned to create or are topics that I have an interest in.

Enjoy some pieces I have expiremented with or have given to my family...