“The reason I work with older wood- new growth wood is genetically engineered- fast growing trees make the most sense when you look at wood as a “crop.” But when you’re looking for character and
density, old wood is the only way to go.”
Johnny About Style
“I’ll name-drop and tell you I’ve worked with the architect Jim Strickland of Historical Concepts (in his personal home). That’s where I learned my love for clean lines. And I’ve hung around with some pretty swanky designers, so I have learned what fancypeople like.”
I’ve tried to anticipate what will sell- and that never works out. When I slow down, and make what I love, that’s when it gets good.”
Johnny About Repurposing
“Using repurposed materials requires extra work and imagination – it would be lots easier to just drive up to the store and buy everything I need- but I’d rather be ecologically sound, so I always reuse when I can.”