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Guilded Pear, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Glenn Green Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wood Symphony Gallery, Online

After spending over 25 years in Hollywood filming television commercials, John began experimenting with a lathe he had inherited. Having always lived near the ocean, he was inspired to bring the motion and rhythm of the waves to a round object. The exploration of that concept led to the “wavy” design which is still the signature element of his work today.

Whether in Bronze or Wood, the techniques he has invented to accomplish his designs have led to a variety of processes that are reflected in all of his work. The genesis of John’s work is his ability to deconstruct a turned vessel, add, remove or modify the elements, and reassemble the piece while maintaining grain and wall alignment. John’s designs are recognizable by his use of contrast, rhythm, motion and depth.

Along the way his beautiful work has been acquired by major museums and collectors, honored with many awards and has been shown in publications worldwide. John has also taught woodturning at schools, clubs and symposia around the world.

John lives in Pacific Palisades, CA with his wife Candy. They have two lovely grown daughters. When he’s not in the studio he enjoys Golf, Paddle Tennis, Pickle Ball, Skiing, Cycling, Kayaking, Hiking and Bocce.

“This Present Moment, Crafting a Better World,” Smithsonian Renwick Gallery

“Craft Forms 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, Wayne Art Center, Wayne PA

“Why Wood? Contemporary Practice in a Timeless Material” Collectors of Wood Art, SOFA Chicago

“Beyond Boundries” Wood Art for the 21st Century, Collectors of Wood Art, SOFA Chicago

American Association of Woodturners, Gallery of Wood Art, “Currents,” “Rising,” “Harmony,” ‘Merging,” “Di a Log” & Benefit Auction

The Wharton Esherick Museum, PA, Wood Jewelry & Vases Exhibitions

Southern Highland Craft Guild, “WOODn’t You Like to Know”

Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Ojai CA “Contemporary Wood: State of the Art”

Mary Martin Gallery, Charleston, SC, “Masters of Turned Wood Sculpture”

Messler Gallery, Rockport ME, “Turning 20,” “Student Work,” “New Work by Faculty”

Northwest Woodworkers Gallery, Seattle WA “Box Show”

Los Angeles Arboretum, “Forces of Nature 1 & 11,” Arcadia, CA

Del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles

Sullivan Goss Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA

Easton Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA

Dunn Gallery, Oakland CA

Infusion Gallery, Vail CO

Glass Menagerie, Corning, NY

Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, CO

SOFA Chicago, Chicago IL

Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL

LA Art Show, Los Angeles, CA

American Craft Exposition, Chicago IL

Philiadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Philadelphia, PA

American Craft Council Shows, Baltimore, MD and San Francisco, CA

Contemporary Crafts Market, Santa Monica CA and Pasadena CA

Beverly Hills Art Show (Affair in the Gardens), Beverly Hills, CA

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival, La Jolla CA

Design in Wood at the San Diego Fair, Del Mar, CA

Woodworking Exhibition at the Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA

2024: Design in Wood, San Diego Fair, Robert and Janet Stevenson Award for Technical Achievement

2023: Design in Wood, San Diego Fair, 2nd Place, Woodturning: Laminated / Segmented

2019: Design in Wood, San Diego Fair, 2nd Place, Woodturning: Laminated / Segmented

2018: American Association of Woodturners Symposium: Masters Choice Award

2017: American Association of Woodturners Symposium: Peoples Choice Award

2016: Niche Awards: 1st Place Wood Decor

American Art Awards: 1st Place Sculpture Non-Representational

2015: Niche Awards: 1st Place Painted or Colored Wood

2013: La Jolla Art and Wine Festival: 1st Place Wood

Beverly Hills Art Show: 2nd Place Mixed Media

2012: Niche Awards: 1st Place, Turned Wood

American Art Awards: 1st Place, Sculpture Non-Representational

Segmented Woodturners Symposium: Instant Gallery Award

Beverly Hills Art Show: 2nd Place Mixed Media

2011: Segmented Woodturners Association: 1st Place “One Species” Contest

American Association of Woodturners: 2nd Place “Bleached Wood” Contest

American Association of Woodturners: Instant Gallery Critique Award

2010: Orange County Fair Woodworking Exhibition: 1st Place Open Form Turning

Orange County Fair Woodworking Exhibition: 2nd Place Closed Form Turning

Orange County Fair Woodworking Exhibition: Deft Finishes Award

2009: American Association of Woodturners: 2nd Place “Turned Wood Egg” Contest

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Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport, ME

Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Franklin, IN

American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposia

SWAT South West Association of Turners, Waco, TX

Turnfest Australia

New Zealand Woodturning Symposium

Totally Turning, North East Woodworkers Association

Segmented Woodturners Symposia

TAW Tennessee Area Woodturners Symposium

Florida Woodturning Symposium

Alaska Woodturners Symposium

North Dakota Symposium

Demonstrations and Classes: Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Alaska, Ohio, New York, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, Maine, Texas, British Columbia, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal

Interactive Remote Demos: Over 50, four camera presentations for the U.S. and Worldwide

Wood Art Alliance: President

Collectors of Wood Art: Past President

American Association of Woodturners: POP Committee Member

Segmented Woodturners Association

Glendale Woodturners Guild, Glendale, CA

International Sculpture Center