Neil Kemarly
Neil Kemarly, a native of Pioneer, Ohio, credits his late wife, Debbie, as the inspiration behind his woodworking. He has a philosophical approach to his award-winning work - seeing the "perfection in imperfection" in the natural beauty of the wood. With his wife's support, Kemarly began selling his work at local craft shows. Starting small, with pens, bottle stoppers, boxes, kaleidoscopes and clocks, he soon branched out to larger items such as tables and benches.
Kemarly's woodworking is a contrast to his pre-retirement job as a journeyman tool and die maker. His designs are powerful in their simplicity. He sees himself as a designer and a builder.
Sanding a top for a special-order bench. Getting ready for the 2022 art shows!
Awards
Best in Show - Black Swamp Arts Festival (Bowling Green, OH)
Award of Excellence and Best of Category - Boston Mills Artfest (Boston Mills Ski Resort – Peninsula, OH)
Best in Media Award and Honorable Mention in Wood - Carmel International Arts Festival (Carmel, Indiana)
First Place in Wood - Crosby Festival of the Arts (Toledo Botanical Gardens)
Best in Category Award - Deer Park Art Show (Deer Park, Illinois)
Award of Excellence: Wood - Deer Path Art League – Art Fair on the Square (Lake Forest, Illinois)
Best of Wood - Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff (St. Joseph, Michigan)
Award of Distinction - Orchard Lake Fine Art Show (Orchard Lake, Michigan)
Award of Excellence - Winterfair (Columbus, Ohio)
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