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A
number of pieces I've carved, ranging in size from 2 inches
to 18 feet tall, have to be categorized under the general
heading of "DECOR". To see details of one of them,
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 KAYS
TREE
This
tree is in the home of Kay Lenz. She commissioned it in 1973.
It took about 8 months to complete. Made of red oak, it covers
a wall and extends down the stair case.
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 MERV'S
TREE
Merv Griffin hired me to carve both sides of this 18 foot
standing eucalytis tree on the grounds of his Hollywood home.
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STEVE MARTIN BANJO
Steve Martin commissioned this solid body, non-electric banjo
in 1970. It took over 2 years to make. There's an interesting
story behind it... Click the picture for details.
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 STARSHINE
This is my daghter, Starshine at 3 years old. I carved it
for my sister, Yolanda as a Christmas present. It stands about
10 inches high..
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 Henry
Likel
Henry
Likel, Merv's art director, has been a dedicated patron of
my work. This heradic helmet is made of oak and stands about
2 feet tall. A crowned lion tops the crown.
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 WHITE
RABBIT
Stands
about 3 inches in height with a removeable umbrella and a
tiny gold watch chain.
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 Snow-Miser
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 ROOSEVELT BEAR
One of the famous "Roosevelt Bears" Stands about 4" tall. Carved from Calif. Red Oak.
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 Alice In Wonderland Collection
Steve Croft commissioned these pieces. Carved from black walnut and 4 inches tall.
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 HEADS
ON THE ORGAN
Henry Likel commissioned these organ finials. He wanted a "Dickensian"
look. They're all seperate and about 4 inches tall.
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DAD'S SHOTGUN
The walnut stock of my father's 12 guage shotgun was carved
as a gift for him.
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PIRATE FLINTLOCK
Replica of a seventeenth century flintlock pistol. Carved for Antony Miller in 2007.
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BETTE'S CANE
A laminated hardwood cane for my mom, Bette Rowell.
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CARLA'S CANE
A laminated hardwood cane for my wife, Carla.
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DOUG'S CANE
A laminated hardwood cane for myself.
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BILL CLEVELAND'S PONTIAC CANE
A laminated hardwood cane for my friend, Bill.
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BILLY'S HORSE HEAD CANE
A laminated horse head cane for my friend, Billy Altz.
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EJ's HARDWOOD CANE
A laminated hardwood cane with baroque figure head for EJ During.
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CHUCK'S CINCINALKI CANE
A laminated tiger head cane for my friend, Chuck Hartley.
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The Bobby Franstick
A laminated hardwood cane with an Eagle's head for my father-in-law, Bobby Francis.
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COLT 45 PEACEMAKER
Colt 45 Peacemaker Oak Gavel. Carved for Old West Freemasons' Lodge, Santa Clarita, CA.
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HORSE HEADS
A pair of life sized horse heads
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THUNDER Motorcycle Club
Carved table top for TMC - Central Chapter
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IRON ORDER Motorcycle Club
Carved table top for IOMC - HopNMad Chapter
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St. Michael the Archangel
Table top for Cesar Espinal of Queens, NY
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11th Armored Calvary Regiment
Carved table top for Vanguard MI Company
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Nick's SOA Plaque
Miniature Sons Of Anarchy table copy
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Birdland Mural
commissioned by my father-in-law, Bobby Francis
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Bette's Door Sign
This is a sign for the door of my mother's apartment. The plaque was a gift for Christmas, 2008.
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DICK'S 50 YEAR AA MEDALLION
Made for Dick Martin of Bellevue, NE for 50 years of sobriety.
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FAIRHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
A 6 ft. diameter wall hanging with company logo made of red oak.
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RUTHE'S RESPITE
Made for Wendy Worthington. A gift from Johnnie Walker.
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BOOKER PICTURE FRAME
This picture frame was a gift for Ponella Booker's parents Christmas, 2006.
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 This
desk was designed by Ali Chang Ma, based on one, designed
by Hector Guimar, which is in the Louvre in Paris. It was
commissioned by John Meekom of Houston, owner of the New
Orleans Saints. I did the carving, but construction was
by master carpenter, Stan Stronks, Inviron Workshop, Culver
City, Ca. .. walnut frame with maple panels.
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 STONE'S
CRADLE
Built for my grandson, Stone. Oak construction - art nouveau
influence.
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 PELICAN
POINT
Commissioned
by an annonymous customer in the Caiman Islands.
18
X 24 inches - Teak - stained & painted (don't click)
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THE HARTLEY PELICAN
Commissioned by Chuck & Beth Hartley of Destin, FL.
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