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Great service
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
I have built things with wood pretty much since moving to Portland, Oregon in 1995. Early on I was a house carpenter, and then I mainly did kitchen cabinets and built-ins. In the past few years I’ve done more furniture and am enjoying the slow process of working toward carving out my own style of art furniture.
In my furniture, I want to highlight the interaction between wood and our human hands. The wood comes raw and expressive, showing the telltale signs of the struggle of life and growth. Then along come humans shaping and polishing, making signs of that struggle into something more cozy and cultured, something we want to touch and live next to, and in the process we reveal our own struggle for beauty and meaning. In my pieces, I want to see evidence of the tree’s struggle. I want to see evidence of the working of human hearts and hands.
Testimonials
What people are saying
Paul Vega
For Hearth Stool - Three Legged Stool
Communication with Ryan was was prompt and thorough. He made a three legged stool for me. It sounds simple enough, but I must say, as a woodworker myself, this stool turned out a truly fine piece of craftsmanship. Ryan has an artist eye, and the skills to accomplish amazing work. I highly recommend him.
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Maker Policies
Shipping Policy
Area served: Art Furniture: United States Smaller Fine Wood Objects: United States Custom Cabinets: Portland, Oregon and surrounds Shipping Methods: Shipping will be determined based on the job.
Installation Policy
I'm am not looking to add more installation work to my schedule: I should be in the shop, making things. However, I'm open to doing installation on a case-by-case basis.
Maker Policy
On standard items that I make, there is a good chance I could resell them, so I definitely consider requests for refund, return and cancellation, less a transaction fee. I always want to hear from my customers and attempt to work with them. On specialized or customized items I couldn't realistically resell, I would be unable to offer refund, return or cancellation but would be happy to stop work and only bill for work completed. If there is an issue of workmanship, I would repair or replace the item at my discretion..
