WOW! It’s already September, and we haven’t sent out a newsletter since April, but don’t worry, we have been busy. So, thank you for being patient and subscribing to my occasionally random newsletter about the goings-on in my studio.
Featured Creation
The Semi Elliptical Table
This table was fun to design since it is half an oval. To achieve the oval shape, each segment had to be cut at a different length and angle from the center of the arch to the back edge of the table.
The top was silver-leafed, and a patina was added with sulfur potash to add contrasting colors and wild movement.
The legs are tapered with an oval shape from top to foot, which I achieved using a spokeshave to feather in the final form by hand.
You can see more pictures and get more details on my website -> Custom Semi-Elliptical Table.
You can also see it in person at the Hunter Wolff Gallery in Old Colorado City starting September 6th. I will be there showing several pieces for the Friday Art Walk. Come by and say, Hi.
I’m still accepting commissions for this coming fall/winter. If you would like to commission a piece of custom furniture or art, just head over to my website for details.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Featured Artist Night at the Hunter Wolff Art Gallery
During Friday Night Art Walk 5-8pm Hunter Wolff Gallery
2510 W Colorado Ave,
Old Colorado City,
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Throughout the evening, I will be there to answer questions and show off my art.
Stop by, buy art, sign up for a commission, or just say hi.
Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild
10 am – 2 pm SundayBlack Forest Community Center
12530 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908. This show is hosted by the Black Forest Art and Crafts Guild. A portion of the proceeds goes to a college scholarship fund, which is awarded annually to a local graduating high school senior. I will not have any furniture in this show, but it will feature my scrap wood projects. I gather all the scrap wood left over from my furniture projects and build cribbage boards, cutting boards, boxes, and whatever else I can think of. It has been a great way to clean up the shop, raise some money to fund other art projects and help send a young mind to college.
I’m the owner of Benham Design Concepts, a mixed media art studio where I design and build custom furniture and other works of art using wood, glass, stone, and various metals.
In this blog, I talk about the art I create, my journey, and the things I learn along the way.