FORM & FUNCTION

In this section, is Art that has taken a large step forward - it has function.

With in this gallery is a small testament to the diversity of my work, rarely are two pieces I make the same.

To live with Art - Enhances ones life.

One should expect to have a budget of $1,500. - $9,500. for artistic works viewed in this section.
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From a Client

Robert -  the work of artists like you, who use time honored techniques to ply their craft is important.  “We believe quality crafted items made with thoughtful design, skill and ingenuity rather than just mass-produced  is what moves a society forward.   When one measures the pleasure that hand made items like these give, there’s really no comparison.”   Ron & Olive D.

Commissioned work of a Religious Shrine installed into a custom home on the coast. This shine is made of Cherry using both sold cherry and cherry ply. There are 5 hidden compartments contained with in this piece, along with touch latches on the bottom doors. The shrine had to fit into a wall niche in the clients shrine room. Once in the wall niche the walls were upholstered around the shrine.

Photo 1 - Jewelry Chest - made of cherry with black walnut accents. The inlay in the top of flowers opening, is handmade with a variety of veneers. This lovely piece is in a private collection.

Photo 1 - Scallion cap & sweater rack. A bit of whimsy is always a good thing. This piece is made in two parts, the bulb of the scallion was spun on the lathe, and the leaves (or greenery) is hand carved.

Photo 1 - Cremation Urn - custom design - Made of Maple, bottom portion the containment box is a hand painted finish. The top is a relief carved Heart made out of solid piece of Quilted Maple.

Hound's Tooth Side table - Photo 1 - Made out of Black Walnut with white maple secondary wood.

Photo 2 - Jewelry Chest - This chest has a couple satin lined drawers with dividers, trays and a hidden compartment as well. This piece is SOLD.

Photo 2 of Scallion cap & sweater rack. This piece stands approx. 5'2" tall. Hand painted finish.

Photo 2 of Cremation Urn - The top with the carved Heart is held onto the storage box with magnets.

Photo 2 of Hound's Tooth Table Hand cut dovetails which is the hallmark quality work and a bit over rated in my book. With these lovely tables it is all about the details, from the string inlay, to the shaped legs and the carved drawer pull, heirloom quality.

inlayed memoir case. String & Berry design. Maple string let into cherry case with poplar wood berries

Photo 1 - "Prism Post" wall hung nite table. Made out of reclaimed curly spalted Maple.

"Origami" looking glass. Are you looking at something beautiful when you are looking in a mirror - of course you are if your looking in this mirror. Made out of curly spalted maple, the design tricks the eye into thinking the wood is folded.

Ladies dressing bench - Photo 1 . Made from Butternut wood. This lovely bench sits comfortably at the end of a bed. This is a very eye pleasing bench.

"Twisted Vine Chest" - Photo 1 - Cherry with incised caving. Could be used for a sideboard, entrance chest or accent piece. Can be viewed & available through www.artfulsuite.ca

Coffee table burl maple timber, cold rolled steel and glass top.

Nite table - set is sold. Made of Cherry with Lace wood accents. Note the top is off set to one side. So each table is built for the left or right side of the bed.

Custom Charcuterie Board - SOLD.

Urban organic side tables - burled maple & mahogany. These side tables are part of a set along with a coffee table to match. Set has been SOLD.

Photo 2 - "Prism Post" wall hung nite table. This are not large tables beside a bed they are large enough for the book you are reading, a cup of tea, and a pair of glasses. This design is a great space savers.

AVAILABLE - Photo 2 - of "Origami" looking glass.

Ladies dressing bench - Photo 2. Butternut wood is akin to Black Walnut.

Photo 2 - Notice the detail of drawer joinery, I decided not to cut traditional dovetails for "Twisted Vine Chest". My decision both looks good and works well.

Custom made alcove shelving unit for a bathroom. Cherry & Yellow Cedar.

"Gone Dotty" - Mirror - made of Black Walnut with Cherry accents.

Mahogany Queen Anne coffee table. The shapely legs are hand carved terminating in shaggy paw feet. A very traditional looking table with the exception of the unique hand carved foot style. In a private collection.

Sold - Walnut Sofa table. Traditional in its styling. This table has a hidden compartment designed into it.

Pooch feeding station - Cherry with Stainless Steel bowls. Even your best family friend should have a quality table to eat from.

Pooch feeding station has a paw print inlay, how personalized is that!

Paint grade mantel - designed and built for a private coastal home.

Tile mantel with an Urban Organic Mantel - Private collection on Vancouver Island.

Yup! Its a new breed of horse. Made of soft maple the curves are formed with stacked bent laminations. Its going to be ridden for miles and miles.