I recently visited my Favorite Sellers section in my shop - there were so many, many blanks!!? Especially for the woodworkers that I've known - so when I noticed this fellow from Connecticut that I'd not seen before, I was pleased =D It's great to have more wood artists on here, we really need the help promoting this beautiful medium! Here's a little info on Smile Moon Woodworks...
He's married and as he puts it, "my wife and I are parents to way more children than anybody should reasonably be expected to deal with."... He creates some marvelous things and has already sold 11 pieces since he started in March! My hat is off to the guy for a beautiful shop, family devotion, devotion to the wood, and of course for making obviously very needful things for us all! Here's his first treasury - I know, I'm not in it! lol, but a lot of great folks are and I heartily invite you have a look at Smile Moon Woodworks creations as well as those he's featured. Truly a wonderful, up-and-coming talent!!
Shop update...
I finally finished the Green Jay frame and it's all starting to come together! yeah!! It's looking pretty nice and I'm ready to paint the frame and finish up on this piece - as usual, it's been fun, but I'll be glad to get it finally off the table!lol  I've learned so much on this project, and am always appreciative of the experience.
The castle is finally getting it's lights in - I'm still not sure it's a great idea, but it's fun to look at and really makes me reminisce of when I was a kid playing amongst the oaks and hills... the lights have definitely added a new dimension to an old favorite =>
The "Seascape" lighthouse intarsia project is almost done. Working on the final shaping and sanding. It's been fun and I think it will go well on the east coast. I think Lindsey will sell it quick, like she does the wine bottle holders. I haven't finished sanding those yet, my 'tennis elbow' has been acting up and putting that kind of pressure on it is agonizing - keeps me tough though!lol Aren't woodworkers supposed to have 'guns'?!
That's most of what's been going on here - hope you are enjoying the gorgeous weather =D  I know I am making the most of it!!
Thanks for "stopping by the shop!"
Freida