Crafts, particularly arms and and armor are my passion. My introduction to arms and armor was through fantasy, particularly classics like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, as well as the works of Loyd Alexander. Living near NYC and traveling in Europe I had the opportunity of see real arms and armor up close. I decided some time in high school I needed a sword and some armor, just in case. So with some advice from my family and a copy of "Arms and Armor of the Medieval Knight" I started to build them. It involved lots of trial and error and I learned everything the hard way. In college (Rutgers University, Chemistry) I quickly got involved in medieval reenactment. In the SCA and Markland I met many people who were almost as enthusiastic about armor as I was, and learned that there are some really good armorers out there. I think of armoring as foremost a practical endeavor as well as a form of sculpture. In all my efforts I try to employ careful craftsmanship and conservative use of resources, I incorporate recycled materials extensively in my work. While in graduate school (Columbia University, Earth Science) most of my work has been on arms and armor for friends. I have recently relocated to Dallas Texas, and am accepting commissions so if you are thinking of a project for which my skills seem appropriate feel free to drop me a line.

"What advantage the carpenter of Nazareth gathered from his bench, is the inheritance of every workman, in proportion as he does divine that is, honest work."