DOUGLAS E. WILSON has been a practicing metal smith since 1973. He has commissioned work in forged steel from his shop on Little Deer Isle, Maine, since his move there in 1981. Doug’s work is included in numerous national exhibitions and publications including The Contemporary Blacksmith, Fireplace Accessories, Anvil’s Ring, and Metalsmith Magazine. He has demonstrated his craft at many national blacksmithing conferences and has taught over 100 workshops about design and forge practice for blacksmithing organizations, school, colleges, and universities throughout the United States.