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Inspiration Through Connection

by Adam King on July 30, 2009

We’re all looking for ways to enhance our existence. We forge online connections for that very reason. That’s the underlying mission of all that I do here at Adam King Studio. Everything from the hand crafted furniture to each engaging article is designed to add value and enhancement to your existence. Like it says in [...]

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“There exists the yearn for beauty within everyone. To define that beauty is a learning process in which one discovers and reflects upon one’s primary honor.” – from Yanagi Soetsu’s essay On Collecting When you’re involved in the art world, inevitably, people ask the same questions. “How did you get started? Where did you go [...]

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Art or Craft: The Great Debate

by Adam King on April 25, 2009

In the realm of Studio Furniture there hangs a looming question: Is what I am doing art or is it a craft? Now, I know this subject has been discussed and will continue to be discussed in great length, so I am not about to try to settle the matter in one simple post. In [...]

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The Human Element

by Adam King on April 12, 2009

As a woodworker, one must decide early on in the pursuit of learning which direction you are going to take. Are you going to focus on very traditional styles? Are you going to specialize in chair making or finely crafted intimate jewelry boxes? Are you going to be a one person shop, or will you [...]

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