DW Baer was originally born in Philadelphia but has made the Rocky Mountains his home for the past two decades, a setting that provides the inspiration for his work. “I love making things out of wood. Handcrafted wood turnings, boxes, clocks and sculptural pieces featuring quality burls and fine woods excite and motivate me. I am particularly proud of my work with burls and bark included wood that is often ignored by others. Wood, with all its imperfections, mirrors life. Everyone is unique and broken in places; in need of someone to value us and make us shine despite what might be called flaws.”