The Cabinetmaker Beach Sheet

In the 19th Century, if you wanted furniture, you would go tot he cabinet maker and ask him to make you something. A good cabinetmaker could make things without screws and nails, instead they fit the wood together using dovetails and occasionally glue.
A young boy about the age of 14 or 15 would become an apprentice to a cabinetmaker and work for 6 years learning the trade. At the end of his 6 years apprenticeship, his final exam would be to make a piece of furniture to show off all that he had known and get approval from the Master. These pieces of furniture became known as �Masterpieces.�
Once the apprentice had passed the review of the master who had trained him, he would usually take this Masterpiece with him so that he could show what kind of work that he is capable of performing, much like a portfolio would be used today.

By David Morefield I started photography for a couple of reason, the main reason was for the pure enjoyment of creating something beautiful. In my past, I have seen some of the greatest horrors known to man, so finding other images to place into my head has been therapeutic. I call it "Image Replacement Therapy." Over time, I had some people ask about buying prints, so I started posting prints for sale and this is how Fluffyshotme Photography was born. I prefer to go out and capture whatever strikes me in the moment and if others like it, then great. My photography is more for me to appreciate, but if others can get enjoyment out of my work, then that brings me a sense of fulfillment. I am interested in travelling the world....