Collectors Box, "Unfurl"
I am always working on a box. If you like to collect them drop me a note and I can tell you about what I'm working on in the shop right now. The box shown in this listing has sold. Fine wood boxes are a treasure to behold each day and a wonderful usable container to accent any office or home. This is a gem of a box to display with its unique graceful legs, beautiful quilted Maple including a bark "birthmark". I let the wood have its own true character to remind us of the tree it used to be. This box body is made from Quilted Maple. The lid is Quilted Maple with Vermillion and Walnut trim and a Vermillion and Walnut interior. The legs and finial are sculpted from Claro Walnut. The box stands approximately 12" tall and is approx. 6" square at its widest point. I use a variety of woods and shapes to accent my work. I particularly enjoy adding some sort of sculptural aspect taking into consideration the colors, lines and visual weight of the woods. Boxes for me represent a treasure, curiosity, containment, waiting, organization and sometimes a beautiful thing to behold. Thanks for stopping by my Portland Oregon Woodshop! Jacquelyn
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I have been living in the Pacific Northwest since 1991 and currently work in Portland, Oregon. Portland is a fast growing hub of creative energy and inspired Makers. I am one. For me, it has always been about line, shape, function and lets not forget . . . wood. I am awed by it's unique nature and delighted that I get the opportunity to work with it everyday. Each board and every species has it's own unique characteristics. A wild example is the Huon Pine from Tasmania. It is the oldest living tree on the planet at 10, 500 years. They start to reproduce 600 to 800 years of age. That helps put some perspective in the realm of us and them!
The intention behind my work is to highlight the qualities of each piece of wood I handle, to give it a new life, and to help us appreciate and see it for what it is. I am often given the great pleasure to make gifts for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and just something sweet. What a special honor it is to be the maker of a gift! I get the sweet view of seeing a person love another. Isn't that what it's all about?
My background in both fine art and the construction industry has given me an unusual approach to woodworking and furniture making. I am an artist who makes usable, beautiful objects with wood that I hope will say something about us.
I have a BFA from Cooper Union in NYC, NY and was a contractor for over 15 years designing and remodeling homes in New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Eugene, Oregon. While studying fine art and learning how to carve wood I also studied woodworking and cabinetry. Later I worked for a couple of architectural woodworking shops in Oregon where I learned in a commercial environment making one off custom work.
I make furniture, woodwork , sculpture, laptop stands, specialty boxes, jewelry and probably something else by the time you read this. I love to design and build my own work as well as contract commissions for clients. My passion lies in discovery and invention and the challenge to make something useful in the most beautiful way possible.
I hope you enjoy!
Jacquelyn
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allison schmidt
For Wood Wallet And Business Card Holder5.0Jacquelyn was a pleasure to work with. I needed a custom-sized business card holder and she delivered. the quilted maple is beautiful to see and touch, and her craftsmanship is impeccable. Thank you so much!
FPfrank purpura
For Jewelry Box5.0very professional,great communication and excellent work,planning more projects with her for the future
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Marihan Khalid
For Wood Wallet4.7Amazing experience! and the product came out excellent!
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Robert Del Conte
For Wood Wallet And Business Card Holder5.0Extremely happy with my wood wallet. The quality and craftsmanship are impeccable and I have received numerous inquiries from people seeing me use it on how to get one. I am definitely ordering more for the holidays as these make unique and thoughtful gift ideas, especially since you can order them custom engraved.
AGAidan Grey
For Those custom dice!4.7I waited a long time for these, but in the end, she made it very much worth it. Stuff happened in her life, and she communicated well, and when I finally got the pieces, they were BEAUTIFUL, just what I imagined. I highly recommend her for fantastic work. And your wait won't be mine, for multiple reasons.
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