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A
number of pieces I've carved, ranging in size from 2 inches
to 18 feet tall, have to be categorized under the general
heading of "DECOR". To see details of one of them,
just click its picture.
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 KAYS
TREE
This
tree is in the home of Kay Lenz. She commissioned it in 1973.
It took about 8 months to complete. Made of red oak, it covers
a wall and extends down the stair case.
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 MERV'S
TREE
Merv Griffin hired me to carve both sides of this 18 foot
standing eucalytis tree on the grounds of his Hollywood home.
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STEVE MARTIN BANJO
Steve Martin commissioned this solid body, non-electric banjo
in 1970. It took over 2 years to make. There's an interesting
story behind it... Click the picture for details.
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 STARSHINE
This is my daghter, Starshine at 3 years old. I carved it
for my sister, Yolanda as a Christmas present. It stands about
10 inches high..
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 Henry
Likel
Henry
Likel, Merv's art director, has been a dedicated patron of
my work. This heradic helmet is made of oak and stands about
2 feet tall. A crowned lion tops the crown.
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 WHITE
RABBIT
Stands
about 3 inches in height with a removeable umbrella and a
tiny gold watch chain.
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 Snow-Miser
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 ROOSEVELT BEAR
One of the famous "Roosevelt Bears" Stands about 4" tall. Carved from Calif. Red Oak.
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 HEADS
ON THE ORGAN
Henry Likel commissioned thee organ. He wanted a "Dickensian"
look. They're all seperate and about 4 inches tall.
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DAD'S SHOTGUN
The walnut stock of my father's 12 guage shotgun was carved
as a gift for him.
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PIRATE FLINTLOCK
Replica of a seventeenth century flintlock pistol. Carved for Antony Miller in 2007.
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DOUG & PONELLA PICTURE FRAME
This picture frame was a gift for Ponella's parents Christmas, 2006.
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 This
desk was designed by Ali Chang Ma, based on one, designed
by Hector Guimar, which is in the Louvre in Paris. It was
commissioned by John Meekom of Houston, owner of the New
Orleans Saints. I did the carving, but construction was
by master carpenter, Stan Stronks, Inviron Workshop, Culver
City, Ca. .. walnut frame with maple panels.
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 STONE'S
CRADLE
Built for my grandson, Stone. Oak construction - art nouveau
influence.
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 PELICAN
POINT
Commissioned
by an annonymous customer in the Caiman Islands.
18
X 24 inches - Teak - stained & painted (don't click)
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