Norman Pirollo, wood artist, describes his fascinating journey of transitioning from full-time employment to being self-employed as a wood artist. He currently creates wood art and sculptural work in his studio. Norman faced many obstacles throughout the journey where apprehension about the decision was often at the forefront. Perseverance, fate and critical decisions combined to map out the direction he followed later in life. Often seeking creative outlets, working as a multidisciplinary artist ultimately became his vocation. Norman Pirollo chronicles his fascinating journey over a fifteen-year period. Follow the riveting story of how his technology career evolved into a multidisciplinary art career including furniture making, sculpture, photo art and ultimately wood art. Read how Norman, through determination and perseverance, finally attained his goal of becoming an artist in the genre of wood art. Delving into and studying art history has provided him the art language and background to develop his own vision of wood art. Discover how he immersed himself into the contemporary art movement to develop a style and voice of his own. Find out how, through twists and turns, Norman acquired the skills and techniques to become an award-winning wood artist and sculptor today. The opportunity to work at something he truly enjoys has ultimately brought him solace and independence.
Author: Norman Pirollo
www.woodskills.com
Norman has written several books and has been featured in publications over the years.
Quiet Woodworking (New Art Press)
Hand Tool Woodworking (New Art Press)
Start Woodworking (New Art Press)
Craftisian Interview (Norman Pirollo)
HackSpace Magazine - Make With Wood April 2020
Woodworking: From Design To Making (New Art Press)
Woodworking With Hand Tools 2018 (Fine Woodworking)
The Wood Artist: Creating Art Through Wood (New Art Press)
From Hi-Tech to Lo-Tech: A Woodworker's Journey (NAP)
Start Your Own Woodworking Business (NAP)
Rooted: Contemporary Studio Furniture (Schiffer Publishing)
Canadian Woodworking magazine Jan. 2015
Our Homes magazine Fall 2014
NICHE Magazine Winter 2013
FWW Magazine - 4 Bench Jigs for Handplanes
FWW Magazine - Essential Shopmade Jigs
Woodwork magazine (2008)
Wood Art Today 2 (Schiffer Books)
500 Cabinets ( Lark Books)
Studio Furniture: Today's Leading Woodworkers
Canadian Interiors Design Source Guide
Ottawa Life magazine (Profile, work) 2012
Panoram Italia magazine
Our Homes magazine (2011)
Craft Journal (2009)
Woodworker's Journal (2006)
Norman Pirollo brings forward a unique form of contemporary styled furniture incorporating contemporary and modern elements. As designer, I acquired an education from contemporary artisans as well as a breadth of insight into both the visual and decorative arts. Through an equal amount of patience, attention to detail and a keen sense of design, I create striking studio furniture incorporating unique, contemporary designs. Applying accumulated skills and expertise, I pursue the design process from preliminary sketches to CAD drawings to making. My work has been featured in the following books and magazines: The Wood Artist: Creating Art Through Wood - New Art Press 2017 Rooted: Creating a Sense of Place: Contemporary Studio Furniture 2016 From Hi-Tech to Lo-Tech: A Woodworker's Journey - New Art Press 2016 Studio Furniture: Today's Leading Woodworkers - Schiffer Publishing 2009 Wood Art Today 2 - Schiffer Publishing 500 Cabinets - Lark Publishing Fine Woodworking Magazine - 4 Bench Jigs for Handplanes - 2009 Fine Woodworking Magazine - Essential Shopmade Jigs 2009 Woodwork Magazine Ottawa Life ( Profile, work) 2012 Ottawa Citizen Panoram Italia NICHE Magazine I also author woodworking related courses and tutorials at WoodSkills. The woodworking courses are developed to distribute knowledge and expertise acquired over the years. Most recently, I authored three woodworking books, "Start Your Own Woodworking Business" and "From Hi-Tech to Lo-Tech: A Woodworker's Journey" and "The Wood Artist: Creating Art Through Wood," available through WoodSkills. A design ] build blog is maintained at The Refined Edge. I currently reside and operate a furniture design + build studio in Ottawa, Ontario.
