The Flag

Before I moved out of my parents' house, I somehow managed to convince my grandmother to let me turn her sunroom into a makeshift woodshop (I still don’t know how I pulled that off!). One of my favorite creations from that time is this handcrafted American flag featuring the Marine Corps symbol.

I built this piece in honor of my grandfather, the man I consider my dad. He put the spark of curiosity in me from an early age and always encouraged me to explore how things worked, whether it was fixing cables after our dogs chewed them in half or tackling bigger projects like this one. This flag is a testament to the values and inspiration he instilled in me.