Rick Cannon is a talented wood artist with a strong emphasis on segmented wood turning. Each vessel is derived from many small pieces, mixing domestic and exotic woods in fine craftsmanship. Both his subtle and bold palette combinations demonstrate his discerning eye for color and shape.

Following both of his grandfathers in the line of woodworking, Rick has always had someone to watch and learn from. "I don't remember not working with wood in one way or another." His most current influences include Ray Allen and Malcolm Tibbets, although he says, "I like to think I am still evolving. getting new ideas from anywhere and everywhere." Rick has taken several classes at Arrowmont and studied with such world renowned woodworkers as Michael Mode, Ray Key, Malcolm Tibbets, and David Marks.

Since joining MACA six years ago, Rick has participated in numerous local shows and earned a prestigious spot in the juried TACA Biennial Show in Nashville. His favorite thing about MACA is "learning that there are other people like me in their need to create."

Rick is also involved with the American Association of Woodturners and the Mid South Woodturners Guild. "I do dream about all of the local craft groups (wood carvers, turners, furniture, potters, etc.) getting together in one 'store', or the likes, one day. Don't ask me how to make that happen. I do know there are places like that in different parts of the country and I'm assuming that they are working."