Harry Wicks After graduating from The Art School, Pratt Institute, Harry spent a number of years in the construction business where his art training allowed him to focus on the design of structures and furniture. From cabinet making and homebuilding he moved into publishing which gave his desire to create things the opportunity to blossom. Harry first turned wood in 1969, while Home and Shop Editor for Popular Mechanics magazine. Those days turning items was done on an as-needed basis for use in a project and articles for the magazine. In the early nineties he decided to back off on the writing to became a full time woodturner. Harry states: "My work has been influenced by master turners David Ellsworth, Alan Stirt and Phillip Moulthrop. My art training gives me a leaning toward the Bauhaus principle, "Less is More". My art philosophy is in agreement with the late wood turner, Ed Moulthrop, who said, "I don't design beauty, I uncover it." elsewhere on the web: web site: Harry Wicks