Stretched Venn Diagram In Walnut
Triple Venn Stretched Walnut This example was a commission. Named Venn after a philosopher / scientist who studied different ways to represent propositions by diagrams of intersecting circles. Your piece would be constructed the same with a set of matched boards assembled using my signature spline joints. Each leg being a tapered conical shape that is proportional to the circle on which it is centered. The process starts with your photograph of the area you would like the table. Then using your photograph, I will ask you to give me certain dimensions. I will then send you a paper pattern or maybe several to review and possibly photograph on the floor of that area. Then I will search my wood and suppliers for a set of matched boards.
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Background
Education
2004 – 2005 Austin Community College, studies in metal work
1976 –1980 Glassell School, MFAH, Houston, Texas
1970 – 1973 Various Universities in Texas, studies in mathematics, science, engineering
Previous Business
2001 - current Hank Waddell - Sculptor and Furniture as Sculpture
1982 – current LeGrande Company, Inc, specializing in fine wood interiors and unique projects
1974 – 1982 HW Contractors, general construction of residential remodeling
1975 – 1982 Assistant to sculptor Tom Wheeler in Houston, Texas
1972 - 1974 Yost & Company, led furniture builder and R&D for construction development
1968 - 1972 Construction and subcontracting work after hours to help my employers keep jobs on schedule
About my work
I began developing new techniques of building furniture when I was commissioned to build a 104 foot long mesquite conference table. These new techniques led me to develop a style of my own with unique joinery that enhances the beauty of the wood. My designs have progressed to inclusion of up-cycled salvaged aluminum and other metals. Many of these wood/aluminum pieces are reminiscent of midcentury modern designs which are currently popular.
All wood is carefully hand selected and matched. I prefer a clear finish but can add stain or color if desired. Most finishes are 9 coats of had rubbed polymerized tung oil that is hand waxed. I find this finish to be the most natural and is very water resistant. Other finishes are available if requested, automotive, polyesters, conversion varnish, waterborne.
About Me
Hank Waddell, b:Houston, Texas 1951
As a youth most of my extra minutes were spent in the woods of what was then the outskirts of Houston, 8 miles from downtown. I grew up playing in a grove of pines that all seeded at the same time. Large oaks were intermingled with the pines. Exploring those woods, I named my favorite trees. The tops of the biggest oaks were reserved for the arrangement of plywood picnic tables with blocks of 2 x 12’s attached to the limbs for chairs. At 10 or 12 years of age, I could travel around the 5 acre area by climbing into a pine tree. When the limber top leaned close to an adjacent tree, I grabbed it and climbed up once again, repeating the process over and over, moving from tree to tree. This made for a great race across the woods until the trees matured and became less pliable, no longer accommodating my game. As storms approached from the Gulf, I sat in the tops of pines, holding on for wild rides as the wind gusted. Today in my work I continue to hold conversations with wood to ensure each board is formed into a worthy tribute to the living tree it once was.
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