Metal.Wood. Paper. Leather.

Found, and up-cycled.

featured project : metal tulip

MY CREATIVITY WAS SET FREE

with a diagnosis of dyslexia at age 5. People told me I experienced the world differently than others. I was encouraged to explore learning through visual, audio, and hands-on experimentation. I was fortunate to find mentors like my grandfather, a fellow dyslexic, who helped me understand my work was unique and creative, not despite my dyslexia, but because of it.

MAKER


From a young age Heath had an interest in making. This was most likely born out of his love of the tv shows ‘Mythbusters’ and ‘How Its Made’ that present the creative process, and shaped Heath into the type of maker he is today.

MENTOR


The creative process and mentorship go hand in hand. Whether learning from his grandfather or sharing new skills and mediums in the design process, mentorship is important to Heath. Heath and his mentee Micah enjoy spending time in the shop working on projects together.

LEARNER


life long

Heath enjoys learning about different mediums and techniques and talking with and learning from different types of makers. But, his favorite maker to work with and learn from his is Grandpa Ed.

 For the last several years, I have been forging metal, turning and carving wood, and repurposing items as well as building theatre sets and props for Oak Grove Theater Arts and Ignite Theatre. 
I hope you enjoy this sampling of my creative process.