Custom Hand Carved Mahogany, Two sided Sign. Accented with dyes and paints. Treated with Teak Wood Oil. This sign will be installed at a barber shop in South Carolina. 30" x 30"
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Creative, Inspired wood art from Mark Alan Artisan Woods. Now specializing in "Custom Artisan Engagement Ring Boxes"
"Master Wood Artisan" Mark A. Porter resides in White Bluff, TN. His art has found homes in more than 25 US States and 8 Countries throughout the world. "Most of my work is a one of a kind original never to be duplicated. I use different woods ranging from reclaimed
barnwood to exotic burls. I design and create products that look and feel custom made. Some of my work is designed to be functional. Others are purely artistic. Browse my portfolio to get a feel of the time and passion I put into my art. Olympian Eric Liddell I think best worded it in 1924. He said: "I know God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. When I run I feel His pleasure."
When I become immersed in my art, I to can feel His pleasure. I hope my work brings a smile to your face!
Due to work loads I am only accepting "Custom Engagement Ring Boxes" by commission at this time. Please let me know if you would like for me to create a one of a kind ring box for you.
Thank You!
Mark
Allyson
For Barnwood TraysI love the tray that Mark built for me! I contacted him around Thanksgiving and heard back in just a few hours. I explained what I wanted (based on photos he had online) and then asked a few questions, as well. He had an estimate/proposal to me within a day. I always had a response before I expected to hear back! Also, with the holiday season approaching, I didn't expect to get my project before Christmas, but on the day we moved in to our new house, the package arrived! It was 10 days earlier than promised. I can't say enough good about the ease of communication and completion of the transaction. And the best part of all is that I just love the tray he made & signed for me. It is a piece of art that sits on my kitchen island. It is solidly built and a perfectly rustic addition to my new home that I enjoy and receive compliments on frequently.
Amanda Cook
For Barnwood TraysThe wooden serving tray is exactly what I wanted. Beautiful and rustic. Would definitely buy from him again.
Dave Levine
For Wedding Gift! Custom Cutting BoardMark was such a pleasure to work with. I told him about a wedding gift I wanted to make and he jumped right on it without hesitation. He clearly has a passion for delivering quality work that will make a large impact in peoples lives. Once Mark got going, he asked for complete artistic control. Without hesitation I let him run with it only providing him with a handful of pictures to help spark his creative. With in a very short time the project was complete and shipped to the couple. This beats a pair of steak knives any day of the week! I would highly recommend Mark for anything and will surely go to him again in the future.
Matthew Gallion
For Engagement Ring Box "Rabbit Box"Mark listened to my ideas and he ran with them. The final product was both beautiful and perfectly detailed and I know that my future fiancé will love her engagement ring box. I couldn't be happier.
Karen Blair
For Skeleton Key Ring BoxI am astonished by the workmanship and creativity that Mark has displayed in this project. The final product was more than I could have ever imagined. I posted a request for a ring box that would incorporate the idea of a skeleton key. In my head, I imagined someone would produce a rectangular wooden box with a carved skeleton key on top. What I got was completely different and a million times better. Mark was very enthusiastic right from the beginning and his enthusiasm and confidence turned into a one of a kind ring box that could not be more perfect. Instead of simply placing the image of a key on the box, he designed the box to look like a skeleton key, with the head of the key housing the ring. The box opens in an ingenious way, with even a bit of a "secret" key to it! The hand carving on top is beautiful and the woods that he chose to work with are gorgeous. Mark was great to communicate with throughout the project and I would highly recommend him to anyone. I noticed that someone else posted a comment about his "enthusiasm" in a less positive light. I wouldn't let that stop you from choosing Mark - I believe it was his enthusiasm that made this project come to life in the way that it did. It is great to work with someone who is as excited to be creating your project as you are to be having it made! Mark has created a special keepsake that will be a part of our lives forever and I could not be more grateful!
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