A Career Well Spent
Forty-nine years as a dental technician/ceramist was an unrecognized, at the time, gift bestowed on Lauren. As a traveling musician throughout the 1960's, and tired of the road, Lauren took an entry level job as a dental technician trainee. Having no idea this would become his life's work, and in spite of that, he instinctively (read: genetically) threw himself into the work headlong. After some years into the field, Lauren developed a reputation for tackling the most difficult and demanding projects, specializing in cases that have failed in other hands and high profile "smile make-overs" like those currently seen in the media. His work is published in several books by various authors. He eventually became in demand around the country as a lecturer/demonstrator.
He was often introduced as an "Artist." Never quite buying into the moniker, Lauren called himself a craftsman. As things change, after being a member of Pottery Place Plus for 7 years, and other professional associations, he finally has had to reluctantly agree with the descriptor “Artist."
Lauren works in several media, woodworking, boxes, etc., but always comes back to Pens. Something about the precision and metal work draws him in. Eschewing “Kit Pen projects Lauren has spent 15 years mastering the art of “Kit-less pens.” In making a kit-less pen, the maker manufactures nearly all the components his or herself. All metal work, threading, resin, and wood finishing is done at the design of the maker. That is no small feat. A pen by Lauren utilizes epoxy resins hand custom mixed and dyed by Lauren. All wood used is supported by stainless steel rod the length of the pen. The resin pens are also supported with steel.
“I express myself in the detail and creativity of the pens,” says Lauren. Yes, something as small and intricate as a pen is the product of an intense desire to create something of beauty for the world. Enjoy the writing experience and artwork first-hand.
"I am excited to put my current work forward for all to see."
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PRICING
Fountain Pens: $180-$400
Rollerball Pens: $120-$300
Ballpoint Pens & Mechanical Pencils: $79-99
