Upper Left Works

Had to rearrange the shop to take on a different type of project. Working in refinishing our kitchen cabinets which involves new doors and drawer fronts. Gotta keep the wife happy!

McMinnville Friends! I'm volunteering at the free Repair Fair hosted by the McMinnville Tool Library on Feb. 28. Bring your broken-but-beloved items and work alongside skilled volunteers to give them new life!

We can help with things like clothing, bikes, small appliances, tools, pottery, jewelry, houseplants, and small plastic items.

What to expect:
• Repairs are done by volunteers — please be kind and patient
• First come, first served (arrive no later than 1pm)
• One item at a time per person
• This is not a drop-off event — plan to stay with your item
• Small items only (no large appliances or furniture)
• Repairs aren’t guaranteed and may be limited by time or parts

Check out their profile for more details. McMinnville Tool Library

This one traveled home.

I was commissioned by a wonderful client to create a six-foot-wide wall hanging inspired by Twin Rocks, Oregon, for their home in Rockaway Beach. They shared photos of the piece installed in their main living space, along with a comparison to the real Twin Rocks at sunset.

I wanted the piece to hold the presence of the real landmark, with enough detail and scale that it feels familiar, even when it is lived with every day. Knowing a piece this large now lives where daily life happens makes the work feel complete.

Grateful for the trust, the collaboration, and the chance to build something rooted in place.

Phase one: put everything together. Phase two: take everything apart