Alan Becker

"The synergy of the woodturning process really is what woodturners are striving for. There is a shape being created under the tool, guided by some inner understanding flowing through my hand. Each pass reveals more about the wood and the design that is all but hidden in the log. The connection with the wood and the design is mesmerizing and spiritual. As we become focused on the process, the trick is to get out of the way, rather than force our will on our work, or regretting the selection of the piece of wood. If you can achieve this, then you can feel the creativity that is being offered by this natural beauty."