Time for a Change?

The seasons are changing again and maybe it's time to think about changes in the wood shop.
As artists and crafts people, we walk a fine line between doing what we love and creating a product that people want. Also, in this business particularly, exotic wood supplies dictate what we can or cannot build.
We need to think outside the box.
What was it that drew us into the world of woodworking? Where did we get the inspiration? Why do we continue to love it?
What can we do to mix it up and stay challenged?
It may be as simple as a buying a new blade or trying a new finish.
But more likely, it's something very difficult.
Try experimenting with different styles. Use your past experiences to tap into a new way of thinking about the wood. Open your mind to all of it's possibilities.
You will find that your creativity sores when you change the scale of your pieces or change the structure. Think of all the aspects of wood working that you've never tried. Carving, painting and inlaying are just a few of the ways we can change our work to delight ourselves and others.

Tip Of The Week: Do some research in museums and books to find something you'd like to try.
Shout Out Of The Week: Thank you to Fermin Leon. Your global expertise and ethics have made you invaluable to my company and many others in Sonoma County.