“Working with wood on the lathe gives me a sense of relaxing creativity and purpose. My hope is that people find the natural beauty in my turnings and that my works contribute to their appreciation of art in nature.” Beryl’s love for woodworking began in his teens as he learned “wood shop” techniques in junior high school. His first woodworking endeavors included making custom furniture pieces. He always finds a great respite working with wood. Once he retired from his career as an independent contractor, he was able to fulfill his real dream of working primarily on the wood lathe. The wood “speaks” to him as does the medium for any artist…the pieces he turns are already determined. Working with wood is quite challenging because of its tremendous variations. Designing and turning pieces with segmented woods has allowed Beryl to create a unique work of art that captures the beauty of a variety of woods. These pieces truly represent the challenge of appreciating the beauty of nature in woods.  Beryl has work featured in “The Mountain Spirit Gallery” and the Phippen Museum Store in Prescott, Arizona. He has donated pieces to various organizations for fund raising auctions including “Habitat for Humanity, “CACHE HEART” (Art & Cultural Center) and Hacienda De Las Milagros (an animal sanctuary).