I developed my creative exploration into design with woodworking whilst in my final year of studying illustration. I began with a foray into making with traditional and simple hand tools, I then moved into a progression of gaining familiarity with more machine aided creation to help further reach accuracy and ease of use. I am a completely self-taught practitioner with a hands-on approach to understanding and learning my practice. As well as the knowledge gained through reading practice related books and instructional videos to help me express my creative freedom within my work. My understanding of my practice has blossomed into a use of woodturning and woodworking to craft a wide variety of creations from bowls, vessels and vases to pieces of furniture. Combining my keen interests of modern design with traditional woodworking techniques and applying them to my work to progress my craftsmanship and aim of longevity, reliability and quality. With an appreciation of the many different appearances and characteristics of the material that I work with to craft these creations and a fondness towards the physical presence needed for my practice. My collaboration with my chosen material emphasises an approach of complimentary design that mindfully responds to the material I work from. Translating a design that I find suitable, to the material’s pleasing appearances and complex characteristics complimenting my design and letting the work speak for itself. I draw inspiration from artists such as Donald Judd, Lu Yongzhong and Hans Wegner as well as the design movements Bauhaus, mid-Century Modern and Minimalism. I also aim to create standout pieces that convey my craftsmanship and pride of my process that can be passed through generations to experience and enjoy.