Artists ~ Edward J. Keenan ~ Providence

Artist’s name: Edward J. Keenan
Shop name: Edswood Unlimited
Website: edswoodunlimited.com
Twitter: Edswood Unlimited
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Etsy: Edswood Unlimited


1. Tell us about your work.
I turn a variety of items, all are one of a kind pieces. Bowls, Vases

2. Is there a story behind the name of your business? 
It is a play on my first name and my craft is unlimited.

3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer? 
My wife bought me a lathe for Christmas about 18 years ago and started to turn pens and small bowls. Now I turn a variety of segmented bowls vases and gift items such as bottle stoppers, and home décor.

4. Where do you draw your inspiration? 
Sometimes I see a pattern I like on a quilt or a rug or anything that I think would be great to incorporate into an item.

5. What’s your favorite item to create? 
Vases

6. What’s your best seller? 
Large bowls and segmented vases

7. How long have you been in Rhode Island? 
I was born in RI lived in Seekonk and Back to RI for more than 22 years.

8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island? 
The Culture, History, and the Ocean.

9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners? 
Newport

10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers? 
Find something you find relaxing and enjoyable.

11. Please include anything else you’d like to add: 
I belong to the Ocean State Artisans, AAW Woodworkers, and the Ocean wood turners group.