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Mike Nathal
Biography
I am a resident of Strongsville, OH and worked for 32 years as a metallurgical engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center until retiring in 2013. I started teaching myself wood carving in 2008 and wood turning in 2011. I prefer to work with “reclaimed wood,” which is salvaged from trees that would otherwise be destroyed or turned into firewood. I try to incorporate defects such as knots, cracks, or voids into my pieces to enhance visual interest. I am also experimenting with inlaying small stone chips (my favorite is turquoise) into the wood. I have won awards in four juried art shows, including first place awards at the Wayne Center for the Arts, in Wooster, OH, and the Brunswick Art Works Annual Art Show.
