A fine hand-carved mantelpiece is a classic canvas to build a legacy with. Each starts with a discussion, that leads to the creation of drawings that become the road map to the finished piece. These are some of my favorites. What would you choose to espouse on yours?
Commissioned library mantelpiece
55" x 77" x 7 1/2"
Cherry. 2011
Centerpiece detail.
20" x 11" x 3/4"
Cherry. 2011
Pilaster detail of Black-crowned Night heron.
9" x 5" x 3/4"
Cherry. 2011
Commissioned trophy room mantelpiece.
60" x 79" x 8"
Black walnut. 2000
Centerpiece detail.
21" x 11" x 3/4"
Black walnut. 2000
Pilaster detail of Black spruce.
Black walnut. 2000
Commissioned carving to dress a mantel beam..
48" x 11" x 1 1/2"
Cherry. 1995
Commissioned library mantelpiece.
62" x 87" x 7 1/2"
Cherry. 1997
Centerpiece detail.
21" x 11" x 3/4"
Cherry. 1997
Pilaster detail of raspberries.
8" x 5" x 1/2"
Cherry. 1997
Mantelpiece with fly fishing theme.
62" x 72" x 7"
Cherry. 1989
Centerpiece detail.
17" x 10 1/2" x 3/4"
Cherry. 1989
Pilaster detail of dragonfly, and water lily.
10" x 5" x 3//4"
Cherry. 1989
Commissioned hearth panel.
21" x 54" x 3"
Cherry. 1991.
Detail.
Cherry. 1991
Commissioned wood stove mantel.
16" x 48" x 5"
Pickled Cherry. 1991
Commissioned mantelpiece.
54" x 72" x 7"
Cherry. 1992
Centerpiece detail.
17" x 10 1/2" x 3/4"
Cherry. 1992
Pilaster detail of Brook trout and Iris.
Cherry. 1992
Ready to install.