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Matthias' turnings include a variety of woods, including burls, laminations, and the basic woods of pine and fir. His specialty is incorporating the natural resins of fir to: "leave the bark on", thus making his fir turnings more appealing and a conversation piece wherever they are found.

Matthias creates artistic pieces with practical uses that enhance the work of "Mother Nature". He describes his work as "useful art". Matthais was a chef for 14 years before becoming a full-time turner. He is a self-taught artist who believes his success is due not only to hard work but due to the encouragement of other artists.

Although Matthias does all the turning, his wife is in the finishing process, and other aspects of Tree Fever Turnings. He recently won an award at a woodturning competition in Calgary, AB for one of his "bark bowls".

Check out Matthias' website at:

http://www.treefeverturnings.com

For more information about this artist, contact The Cranbrook & District Arts Council at (250) 426-4223 or EMAIL us.

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