I don’t begin with a pre-conceived idea of what I will be creating. I first observe the block of wood or tangle of roots from many different angles and look for patterns, textures, and the flow of the grain. The more twisted and tension-filled the raw material is, the better.
  Hardwoods contain so much natural beauty and distinctiveness that I see it as my job to simply reveal the inner beauty that the Creator placed there in the first place. Because of this, each of my sculptures is unique, and a one-of-a-kind addition to your art collection.

Jim Haizlett - January, 2007

Artist's Statement (pdf)