Hand Carved Artisan Walnut Bowl
This was a commissioned "bear themed" hand carved decorative bowl. The clients son was nick named Sugar Bear when young. This artisan bowl was carved from a 8"x8"x2" hunk of Claro Walnut Burl from Oregon. The bowl has the name carved into the rim and features four bear carvings around the edge. Sanded through 600 grit paper, steel wool and then sealed with Danish Oil. Merry Christmas Sugar Bear! This bowl was hand carved by Mark Alan in studio, Franklin, TN.
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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
JEJenean Eberhardt
For Wood signage for Main St business5.0No complaints! From start to finish- great and timely communication, complete with photos and a timeline. I let Mark have creative control with this project. He knows what he is doing and clearly loves what he does!
- MS
Matthew Stiltner
For Custom engadgement ring/wedding ring box5.0Mark made for me a custom engagement ring box made of Cocobolo and African Blackwood. I contacted him with a short deadline of only about a month to get this done and he not only managed to finish the project and get it to me in time, but did it VERY well. The ring box is beautiful and shows the craftsmanship of an expert. I would highly reccomend Mark to anyone without hesitation.
- JB
Jan Beltz
For Barnwood Trays5.0Mark is great to work with. He responds quickly to inquiries. Just received my custom tray today and love it! It is exactly what I was looking for. The craftsmanship is excellent. I highly recommend Mark.
- AC
Amanda Cook
For Barnwood Trays5.0The wooden serving tray is exactly what I wanted. Beautiful and rustic. Would definitely buy from him again.
- DL
Dave Levine
For Wedding Gift! Custom Cutting Board5.0Mark 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.
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