Portrait
Why restore a portrait when you can have a new portrait drawn in a new, generational medium?
These two sample portraits were done for a friend, based on cellphone photos.
Working from your family heirloom photos, wedding photos, or special selfies, I create an engraved portrait of inlaid wood. I always work with high-quality, selected hardwoods, typically maple because of the light color. Other woods such as walnut or cherry would be perfect for some portraits. This is not wood burning. This is drawn, engraved, filled, and polished. Making a portrait is not quick. I spend time with the photographs to gain a sense of the person and then use that sense to strengthen the images.
To proceed with a project, contact me. I will ask for the photographs to study, and to see if I can work with the images to draw the person. I will provide a draft drawing for you to consider and ask for you comments. Only when I have a drawing that you approve, will I ask you to commit.
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I specialize in making special things you want, within the limits of my tools and abilities.
These fall into two categories, with some overlap.
I make wood carvings, cut from a single piece of select hardwood. I customize each design to customer needs. These designs are of a spiritual nature and embrace many traditions. These include custom Challah boards, Seder plates, Episcopal virges, Dartmouth canes, and engagement ring boxes.
I also do 3D printing, which is sometimes the right method to make something you want. I have also used 3D printing to make prototypes of more complex pieces, such as cane finials.
Much of what I make involves carving artwork into wood and filling the engraving with a thermoset resin, tinted with an intentional, contrasting color. The resin and the wood are polished and finished to enhance the grain and the literal depth of the color. This is a key part of the Challah boards and ring boxes.
I also make ceremonial canes used by some student groups to signal their membership in particular groups. These groups are not disclosed, and I thank them for their patronage.
You can txt or leave a message at (508) 296-0256.
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Bella Rubin
For Live Edge Without the Bark Walnut Cutting / Serving Board for Bread5.0A true artist and professional. Carl takes pride in his craftsmanship. He took my idea and vision and turned it into a piece of art that will hopefully now become a family heirloom to treasure forever.
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Evan Reca
For Evan's Engagement Ring Box5.0Carl went above and beyond with my engagement ring box. He was willing to go back and forth on design revisions as many times as it took to make everything perfectly.
He always communicated promptly and was timely with the delivery.
The craftsmanship of his woodwork is truly professional and you'll be glad you chose him for your project!
SBSeth Beltran
For Seth's Home Decor5.0I’m incredibly satisfied with the way my project turned out. This has me eager to celebrate the holidays. And it will be a beautiful tradition that will last for generations. The craftsmanship is amazing. Carl went out of his way to make sure the product was exactly the way I wanted it.
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Lowell Putnam
For Lowell's Cardboard recycling holder5.0 - SW
Skyler Will
For Palm Wood And Gabon Ebony Single Ring Box Asian Influence5.0Absolutely stunning craftsmanship and intricate knowledge of the materials and process. Could not have better bang for my buck. Carl was professional, very open and honest communication, and made me feel like a valued customer. Would absolutely work with him again.
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