Ronald Moretti

Born and raised in Indiana, Ronald has been woodworking about nine or ten years now. He is constantly trying to learn new techniques and skills. The whole idea of taking rough lumber and transforming it into a functional and pleasing piece of furniture has always been appealing to him. He tries to pay attention to detail and grain pattern as he assembles the piece so that each part flows into the next. For Ronald there is as much satisfaction with the designing and building as there is with the finished product.
Most of Ronald's inspiration comes from Arts and Craft or Shaker design furniture. He finds the simple elegance of Shaker furniture to be calming.

Red Elm Burl
Natural Edge
$160.00

Cherry Fruit Bowl
Wood Turning
$90.00

Perhaps the most interesting feature about Ronald's work, especially Red Elm Burl, is his organic approach to the material. The choice of wood is as important as the concept and design, and in fact plays a huge role in the development of the piece. While many artists may try to manipulate their materials beyond recognition, Ronald allows nature to somewhat dictate his next move. It's true that artists of any media could learn something from this attitude, and create wonderful work that utilizes the natural potential of the materials.

Stop in to see Ron's work, and the work of over 60 local artists, Tuesdays through Saturdays, at the Artists Hand.