Ray Taylor's 10" cherry platter is a tactile adventure carved with intention. Using a triangular rotary bit and masterful pressure control, he's created a surface alive with dimensional cuts that form an almost hypnotic pattern. Light dances across the varying depths, making this piece dynamic to display.

Ray Taylor has been a woodworker for most of his life, creating finely crafted, functional pieces that balance precision with artistry. Since moving to Bentonville in 2005, he has continued to refine his craft through study with master woodworkers and woodturners, constantly exploring new materials and techniques. In addition to maintaining an active studio practice, Ray teaches woodworking at Northwest Arkansas Community College and the Eureka Springs School of the Arts. His current collection of platters reflects a shift from traditional utility toward expressive form—an exploration of color, texture, and pattern that engages both the eye and the hand.