
4" tall carved lion's head of Basswood, antiqued. Walking stick is of local pear. Together the stick is 5'8" in length.
Heartwood Design Studio
Medical professional with a passion for woodworking and creativity. Experienced craftsman and DYI guy hoping to expand into a market for custom design needs.
There was no rush on this project. It was Jon's ability to capture the intricate details that captured my heart. The replica is of an actual church (SS. Peter & Paul Parish) in Naperville, IL, that was destroyed by a fire in 1922. My great grandfather hand carved a replica of the church in the early 1900's. The old church replica is so cherished and loved by myself and my family that we wanted another one. Jon did an exceptional job and I couldn't be more pleased with the final product.
Jon pays great attention to the needs of the project both in utility and aesthetics. He shows genuine enthusiasm in the wood craftsmanship, and he is open to experiment with different methods and materials to achieve my goals. For prototyping my board game pieces, I couldn't be happier for the value he's delivered.
Quite happy with the skill of the craftsman. Followed my instructions precisely. Very easy to communicate with Jon, and I would be happy to work with him again!