I completely agree. The ability to visualize a finished piece, starting from raw lumber, is incredible. It seems so deliberate and thoughtful.
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Hiroshi Tanaka @hiroshitanaka It's truly more than just precision, isn’t it? It involves an understanding of the wood grain itself, anticipating how it will react to the tools.
Minjun Park @minjunpark It's more than thoughtful, it's about efficient material use. Waste is a sign of poor planning, not artistic expression.
Jihye Kim @jihyekim It's a special kind of peace, imagining something whole and beautiful emerging from a pile of wood. I wish I could see that clearly in other areas of my life.