Functional Or Decorative Artwork Statement Showpiece & Charcuterie Board
As a designer and sculptor, the saying "Go big or go home!" can certainly apply to a decor piece that stops the crowd. However big isn't always better. The goal should be to provide a work that is more than a way to draw attention, but really makes a personalized statement about your space. I understand design, proportion, materials, process and the all important details. All of these aspects go into creating a work of art (functional or fine) that will really add value to your space. Each work that I make is different as I am responding to the materials. How to order: Let me know what you would like by clicking on the "Contact Maker" button and describing your idea the best you can. We can collaborate on your statement showpiece! Pricing will depend on your needs, and details. My normal time frame to make these is around 6 weeks +/-. If you need something more quickly let me know and I can see what I am able to do. If you are looking for gifts for clients for your business or would like to personalize these in any way I can provide custom branding, carving or logo etching, etc. Please look at my other listings too!
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As an artist, I found my love of objects at an early age. I was always drawing diagrams on napkins and discussing how things were made, like my father and grandfather. They owned and operated a display manufacturing business, so I was around design and material process from the beginning. My entrepreneurial career began around the age of seven, when I asked my dad to help me cut out some wood shapes on a small jigsaw, added color and sold them on the driveway. i was hooked.
After a year playing college football and throwing javelin in Indiana, I honed my art skills especially metal fabrication and casting finishing with a BFA in sculpture at the University of Kansas. During art school my brother Brian and I designed and made alternative clothing for the skate crowd. My wife and I began selling visual merchandising products to retailers, eventually garnering major clients all over the world. We also started HAVA studios to collaborate on creative projects which led to unique and very high end work. Many times I was providing the design and project management and not having the time to work on the making. I have had to carve out time to make art and also collaborated with my wife on award winning public art.
A few years ago, after chain saw carving a large 8' sculpture out of a huge spalted maple log. The wood cut away was so beautiful, so I carved my wife small piece and hung it on a silver chain. She received many comments and requests about the "wearable sculpture" pendant and I started making them for family and friends, and eventually galleries. Because splating is a natural process; like a finger print, there are no two alike. I expanded the hand carvings to earrings and rings, and then started making other objects including small freestanding sculptures and charcuterie/cheese serving boards, while filling custom requests for furniture and lighting as well as interior design.
My work is driven by my love of shape and form. I tend to be minimal in design. I work with whatever material is the best for the project but have an affinity for wood and metal. I also work in stone, acrylic, glass, resin, foam, and many other unique materials. I take commissions while also producing my original designs. My fine artwork is available upon request.
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Maxime Robillard
For Personalized Laser Engraved Serving Trays And Boards4.0Darin was amazing!
Unfortunately I was hoping for a larger, thicker board with Live edge. Shipping took longer than the project.
Would recommend. 
SMScott McCracken
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board4.8Darin was wonderful to work with. From the initial conversation to the end, the project went very smoothly and finished ahead of schedule. He was very patient with my numerous questions and even sent photos of rough wood for me to choose my exact piece, lending a custom feeling to the finished Charcuterie Board. It came out beautifully and I will definitely use Darin again for a project like this. Thank you Darin
- MS
Mandy Schuler
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board5.0Darin worked with me to meet a pretty tight timeline for an anniversary gift. He was very responsive and provided feedback during the course of the project. The gift arrived on time and I'm more than happy with the results!
- KA
Kathleen Anderson
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board5.0I was desperately searching for a specific charcuterie board for a family weekend when I came across Darin’s website. While he had a few finished boards available, I wanted a little different shape. I asked Darin if he could create a board for me and have it shipped to arrive within 10 days. A bit unreasonable, yes! But Darin was so willing to work with me to create a board for my event. He sent me pictures of different woods and we finally settled on a red wood elm with a bark edge. Not only did it arrive on time but it was early. It was perfect. Just beautiful. I have received so many compliments from my friends and family. I keep it out in the kitchen as decor because it is a unique piece of art that cannot be kept in a cabinet. Darin was so wonderful to work with. He was professional, great with communication and so kind to work with me under such a crazy timeline. I highly recommend Darin and would buy from him again.
- JV
Jesse Vierthaler
For custom wooden storage chest/bench5.0Darin was great to work with. He is very artistic and had interesting suggestions about my project that I had not thought of and that ended up looking fantastic. He stayed in touch about how the project was going and if something would be more expensive he would let me know how it would affect the final price for me. He was professional, courteous and the finished project was absolutely gorgeous and works great as well. I highly recommend Darin and would enthusiastically recommend him to a friend as well. I will definitely be contacting him the next time I have another project in mind!
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