John Baptist De La Salle
Here is my carved from limewood, 26 inches high, John Baptist de la Salle statuary group commissioned by a customer in Los Angeles, California. John Baptist de la Salle was a seventeenth and eighteenth century teacher who dissipated his inherited wealth to educate impoverished children, he is regarded as a saint by the Roman Catholic church. I painted the group with numerous thin glazes of slightly varying colors to attempt to create the impression of white marble reflecting the blue sky of a setting or rising sun, that is, with the faintest blush of blue and red. Ryan 9/9/13 Good evening Ralph, What an awesome thing to see this coming together. I apologize I have been slow in my responses. As school gets back into the swing of things, I forgot how busy it gets. I am yet amazed at how the block of wood is turning more and more into John Baptist de LaSalle. Every time I see various artistic renditions of John Baptist de LaSalle I cannot help but be reminded of your take on the facial expressions
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Working alone, I state working alone because nearly everything that I design and make are works of art made by me alone and signed by me for 20+ years, Ralph produces furnishings and signs rebelling against "mechanical mediocrity" refusing to work within the limitations imposed by machines and produce objets d'art which can only be accomplished with many hours/days/weeks/months of hand tooling.
To summarize, I am an artisan, not merely a furniture maker. Thank you for your interest in my fascination.
PLPaula Leeds
For African wood Sculpture5.0I had a wonderful experience. I was happy with is communication skills. I love his work and I can't wait to see my next project.
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Stacie Soto
For Carved Swagger Stick4.8Ralph was very diligent during the whole process, he explained everything to me including why he chose the wood he did and the type font. It was nice to have the information when presenting this gift. Ralph was professional, friendly, communicative and extraordinarily talented.
MMMagnus Midtun
For Magnus' Statue5.0Ralph has been an absolute pleasure to work with and the result of the wooden sculpture was nothing but perfect. Through the entire process he has kept me updated and asked for my opinion on the work. I felt very much taken care of through the entire process, as Ralph has showed both through the finished product and how to deal with customers in the most professional and skilful manner. Absolute top marks!
- ET
Ed Talarico
For Ed's Walking Stick4.8I was very pleased with Ralph's work on my project. He had great ideas and his work is outstanding! He updated his work with pictures along the way. I would definitely use him again.
CWCara Walker
For Cara Sculpture5.0I have been working with Ralph Mitchell over the past few years. His level of expertise is incredible. He is always accommodating and open to any modifications that need to made. I hope to work with Ralph on other projects and for many years in the future.
Cara Walker
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