Custom Signs & Sayings On Wood Or Metal
I love creating signs from reclaimed and/or distressed wood, metal, and other materials. I'm happy to work with you to design exactly sign you've envisioned, or you can just give me a few details and I'll design something unique for you. Price depends on materials, complexity, and turnaround time. Quick turnaround is usually possible!
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Hello, I’m Douglas Repetto, an artist and designer based in Memphis, Tennessee. For many years I taught electronic art, music, and sculpture at Columbia University in New York City, where I was the founding director of the Sound Arts MFA program. I work with diverse materials and processes to make one of a kind functional (usually!) objects (lamps, furniture), clothing, and accessories, as well as commissioned work like custom electronic devices, chandeliers, bespoke wooden cases, and engravings.
I combine traditional techniques for working with wood, metals, textiles, and concrete with modern wonders like computer controlled tools, home automation, and tiny embedded computers. I often work with found or recycled materials, and the environmental and social impact of what I make and how I make it is always on my mind.
I’m happy to talk with you about design and fabrication jobs of any size, from a simple plaque to an automatonic chandelier!
- CF
Carolyn Farrell
For Carolyn's Sign5.0I was looking for a specific type of sign; couldn't find it anywhere so I inquired via Marketplace. Doug responded immediately and asked me to send him more detail surrounding my idea. Doug created exactly what I was seeking. His communication was thorough and he sent pictures to ensure that his idea aligned with mine throughout creation. Turnaround was quick and my product arrived within a week of our initial contact. I love it!
- BM
Brian Matthes
For Brian's Sconce Light5.0Doug was fantastic. Would gladly work with him again on any other projects that would come up
- AC
Anne Coates
For Personalized Metal Art Coat Rack4.3The project was a great experience. The artist was professional and tuned-in immediately to my idea. The piece is exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, despite being carefully packaged, it arrived with a piece broken off.
- AF
Ahmed Fuad
For Ahmed's Sconce Light5.0I am beyond happy and satisfied with Douglas creativeness, professionalism, and superb communication. He was always there and listening to how I wanted my custom sconces to look like. He’s work is beyond impressive and I am so glad I got to work with him on this project. I’d definitely work with him again for any future needs and will absolutely recommend him to friends and family.
- OS
ofek studnik
For ofek's wall sconce5.0Douglas is a true class act. Great business man. And a great over all person. I can only wish the rest of the world was like him. Would be a better country we love in. Thank you again for your expertise.
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