Enlargement Sculptures In Bronze, Metal, Or Multimaterials
As a sculptor, I can enlarge work to fit the space. Here are a couple of examples of projects our team has enlarged. The first is a 6' 2006 Game 4 World Series Baseball Ticket that was enlarged and printed and shaped. This piece is in Live By Loews Hotel in Ballpark Village across from the St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium. This sculpture is beautifully situated at the top of Live by Loews three story grand staircase at the entrance of the hotel. The second example is a project that we received a small 9-12 inch tall sculpture from the original sculptor and enlarged it to 7' 3" which is the height of the Sheriff Matt Dillion of Gunsmoke, actor James Arness with his cowboy hat. The piece was then sent to the original artist to put final details on the piece and then it was cast in bronze. This sculpture is installed in Dodge City, Kansas as permanent public art. Please contact me to discuss your next enlargement sculpture. It doesn't matter the scale, the materials or the style. Each individual project will vary for time and budget.
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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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John Killen Jr
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board5.0Let me start off by saying thank you to the artist, Darin White. His persona made this whole experience very positive and when I received the final product I was blown away. I purchased a custom made live edge cherry wood serving board to give as a Christmas gift, and before I even could wrap the gift my friends and roommates kept asking questions.
The amount of interest I have received from my peers shows that I made the right selection by choosing to work with Darin. The project was done ahead of schedule, the artist was able to communicate with me throughout the entire process, and really taught me about the art of his craft. As I said earlier, I was blown away by the final product. This board has rich colors, smooth texture, and is evenly balanced. I literally cannot stop smiling when thinking about the board. Darin deserves these 5 stars, but more importantly your business. You will not be disappointed with his work.
Thanks again Darin, I look forward to working with you again.
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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.
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Denise Dunlop
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board4.7Darin is an artisan! He created the custom charcuterie board that I envisioned but could not find anywhere else. He cared about my project and worked to meet all of my needs. It was fun to work with Darin . . . even though we are a few states apart, I felt like I was in the workshop with him as he found that perfect board for my project and kept me up to date on the progress of the project through pictures and messages. I highly recommend Darin for your next project
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Jan Findley
For Live Edge Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread Serving / Cutting Board / Tray5.0We are very pleased with the craftsmanship and professionalism of Darin. He communicated well throughout the process and the final board is a real work of art. We will definitely be using him again.
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Mary Ezzo
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board5.0I decided at last minute to find an unusual wood piece for my daughter for Christmas. I stumbled on the Marketplace site and saw Darrin’s charcuterie board. He responded right away and we communicated back and forth about the board, wood, color, shape and size. I received the board yesterday and it is beautiful! A piece of art my daughter will love. She collects cutting boards! I would purchase from Darrin again and recommend his work. I did receive before Christmas too!
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