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Archive of Past Work
This is a fairly complete archive of my work since 2012, when I started to get serious about my study of tosogu and their making. I've arranged each piece in sequential order, to give you a sense of the path I'm treading, as well as illustrating some of the experiments I've made (successful and otherwise).
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These are all in private collections around the world, and as such are not for sale. But I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about these past works - just head over to the "Contact" page and shoot me an email.
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NOTE: I am in the process of bringing this gallery up to date with photography of my most recent works (as of late 2015).
12-02-10 A copy of an Akasaka tsuba, intended as a study in tool control and maintaining consistent line thicknesses throughout the design. Mild steel. This tsuba has seen a few patination attempts. Private collection (MH), UK.
12-04-01 Higo-style tsuba made during my time with Ford Hallam in South Africa. Brass. Private collection (CL), Canada.
13-08-01 A commissioned piece consisting of an irregularly-raised rim, textured plate and finely-pierced ken-katabami mon. Steel plate with copper sekigane. Private collection (OY), Canada.
13-08-20 A copy of an unattributed tsuba, intended as a study in tool control and maintaining consistent line thicknesses throughout the design. Steel plate. Private collection (TC), Ireland.
13-10-18 This is a loose interpretation of a Higo tsuba, made in order to work out some ideas on steel texturing and patination, as well as an exploration of the nunome-zogan technique. Steel plate with 24K gold karakusa inlay. Private collection (DL), Belgium.
13-10-18 Ko-Umetada style tsuba with a stylized floral motif in ko-sukashi. Steel plate with copper sekigane. Private collection (JL), Canada.
13-10-18 Kyo-Sukashi style tsuba with a stylized motif of irises and dewdrops on grass. Steel plate with copper sekigane. Private collection (RM), UK.
14-02-01 A commissioned piece that integrates delicate texturing and carving. Steel plate with copper sekigane and inlay. Private collection (MJ), USA.
14-02-01 This is my take on an Akasaka tsuba that I made to observe the Year of the Horse, in addition to working out some ideas regarding steel texturing and patination. Steel plate with copper sekigane. Private collection (BT), Australia.