My work celebrates the diversity of wood as it occurs in nature. My “Free-form Marquetry” mixes woods along organic and geometric lines using marquetry techniques for contrast, complement, tone and color.  This technique is most evident in my “River Series” of work which represent a topical view of a meandering river (with an occasional island thrown in!) going through the piece.  My eye leads me to incorporate soft curves and arcs in a design, whether in the physical dimensions or within the marquetry work I often employ, rewarding the viewer who spends a ...

My work celebrates the diversity of wood as it occurs in nature. My “Free-form Marquetry” mixes woods along organic and geometric lines using marquetry techniques for contrast, complement, tone and color.  This technique is most evident in my “River Series” of work which represent a topical view of a meandering river (with an occasional island thrown in!) going through the piece.  My eye leads me to incorporate soft curves and arcs in a design, whether in the physical dimensions or within the marquetry work I often employ, rewarding the viewer who spends a little time with one of my pieces.

All my furniture is made by hand using basic power tools - hand tools such as planes, chisels and scrapers are used daily in my studio. I use time-tested strong joinery in my work whenever possible.  I use a variety of finishing techniques selected to best accent the naturally occurring figure in the wood, with all prominent touchable surfaces being hand-polished to produce a silky feel.

Brian Bortz - Furnituremaker
Lost Art Woodworks
www.lostartwoodworks.com
919-402-1545
"Inspired by the Past, 21st Century Design"