Tag Archives: tails first

Modeling Job = New Commission

Posted on October 1, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

Many of you know that I occasionally work as a portrait or costumed model since moving to the Phoenix area.  For me, it’s a great experience — I get out of the solitary life in my shop, meet different artists … Continue reading →

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Monkeypod Wood + Dovetails = Challenge

Posted on November 13, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

The thing I’ve always enjoyed about my career choices, whether it was teaching or woodworking, is that there is always a challenge.  I may have taught the same subject hundreds of times but because there was a different student the … Continue reading →

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