I am Scott.
I am new here on GoImagine but have been carving my wooden names since 1982, selling online (via Etsy) since 2008. I now do this full-time and can concentrate on giving my clients the attention they deserve. The ability to create lasting mementos with my hands gives me peace.
What’s in a Name…?
The name DustyNewt came from the sociable lizards that abound in my tilty, storm-blown workshop here in Central Florida. They love hanging out on my workbench with me, and are curious about the tools that make the dust that they forage in, keeping my shop’s bug population at a minimum. There are so many varieties that I just refer to them all as “newts”, although real newts are rarely seen, except out by the fish pond.
The Work.
Each of my pieces is individually carved and hand shaped. No CNC or laser in my workshop. My free-hand letter style has evolved with strength and readability in mind. Due to the nature of wood with its varying grains, textures and colors, no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
17 Step Commute
I invite you to visit my substack blog, "17 Step Commute". It is about how I work from home.
https://17stepcommute.substack.com/
Peace in Wood,
Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)
