Log Frogs wooden bowls and vessels are one of a kind expressions. Each handmade wood bowl is made from recycled trees destined for the fireplace or mulching machine. Working with arborists, tree cutters and private property owners, I am able to selectively acquire unique logs for bowl turning.  Located in southern California, a wide variety of wood species are available, including birch, camphor, elm, maple, oak, pepperwood, sycamore and walnut. Many of these trees have been cut down to avoid damage to structures or have fallen prey to disease or infestation.

From the dry arid forests of California where I grew up as a child, to the lush rain forests of western Canada where I lived amongst the cedar, birch, hemlock and fir, I have and continue to marvel at the majesty and beauty of nature's trees and ever-changing foliage.

When I recently began turning bowls I made a conscious decision to create rustic designs that represented the flowing and yet unpredictable  lines and finishes that are natural in the forest environment. My desire is to create bowls and vessels that will be pleasing to the eye and see practical use in the home for years to come; wood kitchen bowls, salad bowls, fruit bowls, popcorn and nut bowls and general presentation bowls.  Surface imperfections, color variations and minor warping add natural beauty and intrigue to each of my turned forms. I hope you will enjoy this creative use of recycled firewood.