I live and work in Ardfern, a village on the shores of Loch Craignish. The Craignish peninsula attracts many creative and artistic people and has been known as the 'left bank' of Argyll. My boat brought me here.

I learned the joys of working with hardwoods while living and working for six years in a boatyard building and fitting out my own boat, learning and practicing my skills under the tutelage of the cabinet makers there.

After fifteen years full time professional sailing it was time to come ashore. Good furniture was hard to come by on the Scottish west coast, so I decided to make it myself and re-awakened dormant skills.

I set up my workshop, joined the Scottish Furniture Makers Association, and became a full time professional furniture maker and designer at the Perth Woodfair in 2002.

The furniture I like has clean lines, sometimes subtle curves, honest construction and a fine finish that just asks to be stroked. What pleases me most though, is the challenge of turning my clients' ideas into reality, making the ephemeral into that special piece which will be cherished for years."