"My first recollection of wood turning is about helping my grandfather. I used to pull the rope pully that powered the spindle he used for making chair legs round. When I moved to California, I studied hollowing techniques from Jon Jordon's videos. While apprenticing for Chuck McLaughland, in Sebastopol, I used a variety of woods to turn all types of fine decorative pieces.
However, I prefer the challenge that a hollow, semi-closed form
affords."

The craftsmanship and design in Berumen's work are outstanding. The shapes of his vessels, with their lace-like grain, are exquisite.