His love of wood inspired William to do commissioned furniture work in 1985 when he opened his woodworking studio in Benicia, California. The years he spent working as a precision machinist continue to serve him as he executes his original lamp designs.

William’s goal in producing a lamp is to create something of substance so that its presence becomes part of the fabric on someone’s life.

William’s work is all-consuming. There are no shortcuts. “When I’m focused in the moment, I am able to create art with integrity. I honor that process.