Prairie Buffet Send Off Party!

September 12, 2012 | Filed in: Art Progress | No Comments »

Thanks to all who attended the send off party before the Prairie Buffet hit the road – and thanks to you all for helping set up and take amazing photos! Setting up for the Send Off party on the prairie and enjoying drinks, appetizers, and cameras during the golden hour.  

 

Exhibitor’s Choice Award at 2012 Western Design Conference!

September 12, 2012 | Filed in: Art Progress | No Comments »

I premiered my latest furniture creation at the 2012 WDC in Jackson, Wyoming, where I won one of the Exhibitor’s Choice Awards!   It is such an honor to have the respect of other artists–the place was full of amazing work!   Thus, it is not surprising that we had a four way tie for […]

 

Jackson Hole Western Design Conference this weekend!

September 4, 2012 | Filed in: Art Progress | No Comments »

I leave Wednesday for Jackson and the WDC.  I’m very excited to be in this juried show and see all the amazing functional art.  If you are in the area come by!  I can’t post pictures of my piece, “Prairie Sentinal Buffet”, until after the show, but I look forward to doing so.  It is […]

 

Summer 2012 Shows

May 16, 2012 | Filed in: Art Progress | No Comments »

I am pleased to announce my summer and fall furniture show schedule.  I applied for some long shots and got in, including the exclusive Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole!   If you are in the area or know anyone who is, pass on the information for these sure to be good shows: July 6th-8th: Breckenridge […]

 

Custom Saloon Doors

May 16, 2012 | Filed in: Art Progress | No Comments »

This fun custom project was for clients (and long time friends) in Denver, CO.   They had a vision of old saloon doors for their bathroom and we came up with this design, including the custom R brand for their last names (Both begin with R). The frame is reclaimed barn siding and the panels […]

 

New round of Steel Belt Buckles

May 16, 2012 | Filed in: Art Progress, Metal | No Comments »

These are all handmade by torch welding reclaimed steel, and then finished with a torch heat patina, polishing, and a traditional metal oil.  I take orders for custom belt buckles- $75 each.  Let me know in time and I can get one ready for a gift!  These never fail to please.   I made and […]