Paul trained as an engineer and obtained a BSc Honours degree in 1972. He spent 20 years in the Earthmoving Equipment Industry, mostly involved with trouble shooting and design improvements. His interest in design together with a lifelong fascination for wood led him to take up woodturning as a full time occupation in 1989.

Paul’s products include wood fruit, branchwood mushrooms and burr wood bowls which are sold by selected shops and galleries. He chooses wood with a variety of natural colour and interesting grain patterns to give each piece a unique identity. Burr elm, oak and yew are ideal raw materials. His inspiration comes from the wood itself. The process of turning or sculpting wood is a means by which the natural features of colour, texture, and grain patterns can be enhanced and permanently preserved.

He also makes household items such as table lamps and undertakes work for businesses, such as pattern making.

His philosophy as a wood turner is to produce high quality art at an affordable price.