Charles Read

"I compose by blending the grain, texture, hue and line of native Maine hardwoods to create Wood Scapes. Typically working with maple, I accent and spice with walnut, cherry, elm and perhaps a touch of exotic purpleheart . The process, from the first draft cut and glue to the final sand and polish, is meditative, much like the solitary art of whittling. The resulting WoodScape, whether a Personality Board’s unique posture or a Serving Board’s scenic character, must be as pleasing to the hand as it is to the eye. I finish each piece with a triple coat of beeswax and orange oil or food-friendly polyurethane with the expectation that owners will enjoy using these WoodScapes as functional serving or cutting boards. Each individually crafted work is numbered for authenticity."