FurnitureFurniture as art? Come take a look!
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Priscilla Alden Roach proach@roaches.org
I have been painting something all my life starting with the medium of chewed red hair ribbons on the walls above my crib when I was supposed to be sleeping. I had the good fortune to major in fine art and art history at Stanford University and studied under some exceptional teachers that still inspire me today. After my children were in school, I went back to school myself to complete courses in interior design and then started an interior design business in which I was active for 20 years. Restoring and decoratively painting furniture has been a hobby for all my adult life, and, finally, about 10 years ago, I began a new business in ornamental hand painted furnishings. My work has been shown at the Crocker Art Museum, and I have won awards at the state and local levels.
Finding an old piece of furniture with good bones is thrilling to me as strange as that might sound. My brain works on overtime until I create just the right design and look for the “new” piece. I sometimes paint on truly new, unfinished furniture especially for children’s items. I also happily take commissions. See more of my work at: www.facebook.com/paintedfurnishings. |  |
Don Augstein dma1@pacbell.net
Don began Indigo Wood & Metal Works (IWM) in 1999. His passion for design and fine detail; working with wood, metal and colorful glass are the inspiration that brought IWM to life.
Don builds custom furnishings that are individual, functional, and compliment their new environment; a welcome addition to your lifestyle. Blending beautiful woods, metal and wonderful color is the focus. Don produces one product at a time and works individually from design to installation. See more of my work at: http://indigowoodandmetal.com/ |  |
