Australian Wood Review

Editor’s Letter

Putting your work out there

he idea of gaining feedback, the focus of Adam Markowitz’s article, can be a two-edged sword. We might want to know what others think of our work, but are we prepared to hear the truth? Your friends and family will generally love what you do regardless, that’s what they’re

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