Fine Art Frames

I enjoyed sitting by the fire, handcarving, and gilding these 2 frames over the past few snowy weeks.
At completion, the chickens gave their stamp of approval, after being bribed with some fresh lettuce from Bonnie's organic spring mix stash. They then sat beautifully for 3 Fine Art Portraits, which I think would look great in the frames (either as a photograph or maybe a painting, my next project?). My birds then flew off looking for greener pastures. None out there, ladies. Just snow, and lots of it!

 

Winter Project

When the weather outside is cold and stormy,

I'm inside, cozied up by the fire, creating Fine Art Frames. Let it snow, let snow, let it snow.

After I finish carving the object, on goes layer after layer of bole and rabbit skin glue. Yes, everything is done in the "old fashioned" way. It truly is a lesson in patience. One that I love.

Then it's off for a break with my cozy critter friends, Lullie and Zinia May.

White pine is a favorite treat for the goaties at this time of year. They would follow me around all day, as long as I had a branch to tease them with. Actually, they would follow me around all day, period. That's what I love about this Nigerian Dwarf breed. They just love being around people!

Then it's back to work on my framing projects.

Ahhh, a day in the life of an artisan!

Book Case

 Three feet wide by seven feet high, hand-planed bookcase. Our Chickens loved it!

 

Cabinet

This is one of my newest design-creations inspired by Gustavian Swedish furniture.

Library Room

One of my most recent projects. Notice the book-case swivels to hide a large storage closet behind. Great use of space and everybody gets a real "kick" out of it, especially the kids! The bed cubby has great storage underneath also!

Desk Built-In

Wall Painting

This is a painting I did on a wall in a client's kitchen. They love Henriot Quimper pottery.

Studio

I hand planed and shaped each wooden panel in this room. I love the way it turned out and it smells wonderful-ALL wood! It has linen toille fabric on the ceiling. This room is especially warm and inviting at night with the studio lights on.

Barn Foundation

"In Process" and "after" photos. This 20x30 barn needed to have a new foundation. It was literally sitting on about 6 rocks and sinking into the ground on the end. I put new supporting beams throughout and laid a rock foundation, piece by piece, all the way around. I also put up the trim and siding, creating a slight decorative swoop above the new barn doors.

Solid Door

I loved making this door but I especially enjoyed carving the cross-hatch motiff on it. The hardware was forged by blacksmith David Burt in Falmouth.

Tiny Kitchen

Everything is at your fingertips, without being messy or cramped feeling. A red pigment shows through underneath the chartreuse green. This helps to create that old world French Farmhouse feel, along with fabric under the sink. The copper counter tops were crafted by the guys at Heritage Co.  Coppersmiths in waterborough, Maine.

Wall Decoration

Yes, the wall hangings are beautiful!  The work that I did, is behind the paintings, etched freehand into the plaster, as it was drying. Look closely. If you like the Dutch landscape painting, I'll introduce you to my friend, Jon. He sells his work on Madison Ave in New York. I love accenting my work with his.

Bathroom Project

Contact Me

If you would like to talk about an idea for a new project, please contact me at:
207-839-6750 or gbharrison@maine.rr.com