“Beauty Before Me” Contemporary Artisan Flute and Display

“Beauty Before Me” is a Contemporary Artisan Warbling Flute with a decorative, live edge display.  Pentatonically tuned to Western Concert standards to the key of mid F and features my signature warble. ** WINNER of the Judge’s Choice Award at the 64th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Art Market and Fair, March 2022. Flute will be accompanied with ribbon award.

Materials:

Mexican Rosewood, Alaskan Yellow Cedar Burl, Blackwood, Ancient Redwood Burl, Vintage Japanese Coral, 14k Gold, Commercial Tanned Deer Hide, Natural-edge Curly Maple and Brass.

Techniques:

Exhibition grade exotic and domestic woods are laminated, laser aligned and bored from each end, forming two interior air chambers within the flute. Exacting concert tuning is achieved within a unique, climate controlled environment at precisely 72 degrees F. The exterior is shaped by a combination of lathe turning and extensive hand sanding. The finish is applied in eight layers of sprayed, pre- catalyzed lacquer, wet sanded between each coat and finally hand buffed and polished to a warm, natural glow. “Beauty Around Me” is adorned with a hand-carved hummingbird from Ancient Redwood Burl with a 14k Gold beak and vintage Japanese Coral, carved and formed into a flower with African Blackwood center set on fabricated 14k Gold. The minimalist display is crafted from natural-edged Curly Maple and Brass.