Jason Van Duyn was raised in Edenton, North Carolina, where he began woodworking in his dad's shop at a young age. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2005 with a degree in Materials Science and Engineering. Jason has a very broad fine woodworking background working in the areas of historic restoration, custom furniture, cabinetry, custom doors/windows, and architectural/interior millwork. He has been exclusively producing sculpture since 2008. Jason and his wife, Meredith currently live in Raleigh, NC.