October Artist of the Month: Paul Troyano

In New Jersey, Paul  first learned carpentry skills from family.  Then after an apprenticeship with a carpenter in New York , Paul moved to New Orleans. His early furniture making came after attending a Sam Maloof workshop in Colorado who taught Paul to trust his own eye to sculpt furniture.

 With Nature as his inspiration and feeling that trees are one of our most valued resources, Paul started imitating the organic curves in Nature. Believing if a tree has to acome down from old age or a storm, Paul's passion was to give the wood new life. Through a process of laminating or building up thin layers of wood, Paul creates unique furniture and kitchen furnishings. 

 Trees are one of our most valued resources. So if they must come down, He would like to give the wood new life. He has been able to make lumber from local trees and air dry the boards so they are ready to use for furniture, bowls or other fine furnishings. Louisiana has a good variety of trees. Whether making bowls or building furniture, these domestic woods are preferable, as they contain a wide range of beauty and workability. Pecan, magnolia, cherry, pear, camphor, mulberry, cypress and cedar are some favorites.