Makes art in Pine Mountain, GA  

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Mike's love for woodturning began in his Harris County High School Vo Ag Class when his class project was to turn a piece of cedar into a table lamp. That lamp still sits on his desk in his barn office. After retiring from 38 years with USDA he returned to his love for wood when he joined a Co Op in Tuscaloosa, AL where he lived. There he began to build his knowledge and skills under the guidance of other members. 

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Since returning to his home town of Pine Mountain and building his dream barn, he enjoys playing in his wood pile as often as he can. 

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Mike creates segmented bowls often with Narive American themes. Some of the wood he uses is over 100 years old. While wood turning is a passion, he also creates charcuterie boards, wine bottle stoppers, wine glasses holders, fire starters, cheese boards, Christmas Ornaments, pens and other items . 

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Mike is back home in Pine Mountain, Georgia with his wife of 54 years doing what he loves-the opportunity to uncover and expose the beauty of wood.