Can you tell us a little about your creative process?
"I do a lot of planning with inspiration boards and sketches. Then move on to more complicated diagrams and mock-ups before I even make one cut. Planning and having all your measurements is a must if you don't want to waste a lot of your time."

What inspires you to create?
"Most of my work focuses on installations of environments that take you out of the bland world that surrounds you and invites you into a fantasy. I always reference Disneyland as one of my biggest inspirations. From the outside you are in the metropolis of Anaheim, but once you step inside the gates you totally believe that you are in another world. I use this idea as a visual and mental reference to whatever I create."

What other woodworkers or artists do you look up to?
"James Turrell has been one of the biggest influences on my work."

How would you describe your style?
"I've just given up trying to get intellectual about describing it and have accepted that I look like I'm Amish."

Where do you shop?
"Most of my wardrobe is from Freeman's Sporting Club and RVCA."

What are your wardrobe staples?
"I pretty much always wear a collared button-up, a vest, slacks, dress shoes, and a brimmed hat. My color palette is really minimal — a lot of blue, black, brown, and muted reds and yellow."