Art

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After studying and making Celtic knot work drawings for the past 12+ years, I decided to try painting one of my original designs. 
 
The painting was designed and created with the intent to help anyone who gazes upon it to balance their physical body, represented in green, with their spiritual essence, the yellow. As well as balance the left brain, (logical, analytical, rational, orderly thinking) represented in red, with the right brain (intuitive, creative, emotional, imaginative thoughts) represented in blue.
 
I was inspired to create this painting while watching this fascinating video of Alain de Botton talk about Art as therapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFnNgTSkHPM
 
The frame is also made by me, from these solid woods. 
 
Interior to exterior: 
Anigre, Sapele, Padauk, and the corners are made from the same Cherry wood that I make my abalone rings from.
 
The frame is finished in Shellac.
 

Celtic Knot Painting & Frame

Custom Pool Cue Stand

Re-purposed Door used as Bar Top 

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I started asking around again and found DJP Artistry through a family member.   Dan came over and looked at the materials that I had to work with – the old red door and the left over subflooring.  I described to him, the idea that I had.   He said, “Whatever you want.”  It was so refreshing to hear that!   Dan is very professional and he was so   accommodating. He was willing to give me exactly what I was asking for, and gave me the bar that I envisioned.  I am a very happy customer!  Cheers to Dan!”   – Jean S.

Deer Skull Mount

Ribcage Sculpture

Custom 1911 Grips

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Custom Carved 1911 Grips