LOMA Wood Studio

About The Artist
John Firak • Crystal Lake, IL
Wood
John is a self-taught woodturner with a background in film and photography. After discovering woodturning, he quickly became immersed in the craft and has spent countless hours perfecting his skills. He works out of his home studio in Crystal Lake, Illinois, using dead or dying trees from the surrounding area. Whether he is creating a simple bowl or an intricate hollow form, John is constantly pushing himself to explore new techniques and find new ways to bring his artistic vision to life.
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Q&A with the ArtistTell us how your work is made.I use trees that I find near my home. Most often I find discarded logs at two local township dumps. Ideally, I find a whole tree. This lets me create a series of hollow forms and bowls from the same wood. Sometimes I turn pieces immediately, but most often I store the logs outdoors in a shaded area to help spalting develop. |