Tim J. Carney

Hi. My name is Tim Carney. I was born in Butte, Montana in 1947. I live in Helena, Montana with my wife, Maureen. Between us we have five kids and five grandsons. I have over 30 years experience woodworking, residential cabinetry and fine furniture making. In 1968 I graduated from St. Thomas Seminary in Kenmore, Washington with a degree in philosophy. I also earned a degree in Fine Arts from ISU in Pocatello, Idaho.

After working for Union Pacific Railroad for 9 years, my dream of making a living working with wood came to fruition. I opened my shop, Timothy's Fine Woodworking in 1982. I have been making hand-crafted heirloom quality furniture and cabinets ever since. I am self-taught and have had a life-long interest in art, wood and ways of expressing the spirit that moves in all things.

Early on I was influenced by Tage Frid and George Nakashima, and more recently have been inspired by Sam Maloof. My furniture style has evolved over the years to something I call "Urban Organic." Hundreds of customers have told me they appreciate my ability to really listen to their needs and desires and my attention to detail, beauty, quality and form in my work.

I spend my free time being inspired outdoors in Nature, reading, traveling, hanging out with my wife and friends, and playing with our grandchildren when we can.

I am co-owner with my wife, of a contemporary fine art gallery in Helena, Montana: 1+1=1 Gallery. You can find my work online at my website, timothyswoodworking.com, or at 1+1=1 Gallery.