I am a retired farmer and advanced care paramedic with a life-long passion for working with my hands to create one-of-a-kind, beautiful functional wood art.  I live in Nanoose Bay with my supportive wife Joanne. We moved to Nanoose Bay from northwestern Alberta during the autumn of 2020. I take pride in creating pieces that showcase the natural beauty of wood. Every piece has a story.  With every piece I create, I carefully select the wood, I learn how the wood speaks to me, and I begin to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Often, I forage for local Arbutus, Maple and Walnut that I select from fallen trees or branches.  At times, I am given local wood by friends or neighbours and in return, I create a functional art piece as a gift.  I am a neurodivergent thinker; I have ADHD, and I have other mental health challenges that includes developmental trauma.  My woodwork is an important part of keeping myself regulated and my woodwork provides me with therapeutic benefit.  I know I am not alone facing my mental health challenges, and I see no stigma with declaring mental health challenges. 

For those that are intrigued and wish to know more, please visit my website:  www.kenjrwoodworks.ca