About

About Ryan

I’ve been carving since I was a little boy. My dad always carved while we were out camping, and one day I asked for a pocket knife of my own. After that, I rarely went anywhere without a stick in one hand and a knife in the other.

In my late twenties, I began carving more intentionally—spoons for the kitchen, replacement handles, saints for my prayer shrine, and sculptures that slowly found their way into the homes of friends and family. Over time, carving shifted from something I loved to the work I knew I needed to do. In 2024, I left grad school and stepped fully into the craft, working as a professional carver for a cabinet and furniture manufacturer while also developing my own studio practice.

Today, I carve professionally both in the shop and in my home studio. I work entirely with hand tools: no machines, no noise—just the steady rhythm of hard work. Carving is my way of stepping out of the speed of the modern world and giving full attention to the piece in front of me.

This is the same care, patience, and presence I bring to every commissioned piece I make. Whether it’s a small piece of jewelry or a large architectural panel, my work is rooted in craftsmanship, longevity, and a deep respect for the material.