Ron has been interested in art ever since a young age. In high school he took wood working, drafting, and machine shop. When he graduated he started working as a structural draftsman. A couple years later he applied for a forestry course at a community college. Then he started working as a resource technician for 28 years.

Ron like everyone else has a inspirations. He was inspired by a book called “Game Bird Carving” by Bruce Burk. Ron was also inspired by the carvings at the Ward World wildlife carving competition in Maryland. He use to go outside and enjoy the wildlife a lot, and the animals inspired him.

Ron has many carvings. One of his carvings is the Leafy Seadragon, it is my favorite. The Leafy Seadragon has a yellow body with green fins that look like leafs. It got second in world decorative lifesize at the World Fish Carving Championships. Some of his other carvings include the Spotfin Lionfish and the Sockeye Salmon which both got a best of show award. His carvings look so real and beautiful you feel like your in the ocean looking at the real fish. They are so amazing these photos don’t do it justice.

Ron also has arthritis which is a disease that effects the joints. Arthritis, from the Greek Artro- which means joints, is where immune cells actually attack the membrane surrounding the joints. Arthritis dates back to 4500 BC. Arthritis is usually caused by trauma to the joint or old age. Ron has arthritis in his wrist and knuckles, yet he still carves.

His family includes his 28 year old daughter named Christine who is a game designer ( she is also my cousin) and his wife Susan, my aunt, and well, my family.

Ron inspires me, he has arthritis yet he still carves. His carvings are absolutely beautiful. Ron is the best uncle I could ever ask for.