Timothy Coleman creates custom furniture in a shop he built a few paces from his home in rural western Massachusetts. He has been designing and building furniture for clients and exhibitions for over 40 years, since studying at the College of the Redwoods with James Krenov in the 1980s. Coleman is known for his graceful and dynamic furniture forms, which feature richly patterned and textured surfaces. He uses low-relief carving, marquetry, embossing, and parquetry with thick veneer tiles. He has developed simple but innovative techniques that put a new spin on traditional embellishment. As passionate as Coleman is about his own work, he is equally excited to pass on his knowledge. He is a frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking magazine and has taught at numerous schools throughout the U.S.