Past Work

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STENCIL DECORATION has been used for embellishments for hundreds of years.

My interest in this form of design began when I received the DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT commission. The building where the office is located carries a historical presence in the City of Chicago and I wanted to extend that decorative distinction throughout the building.

When appropriate I have since incorporated period stencil designs into both PUBLIC and PRIVATE commissions,.

EVERY PERIOD in HISTORY will have its own distinctive stencil designs that can be easily recognized.

The TRADEMARKS of BAROQUE are extravagant concepts, elaborate theatrical design that used realism and ornate forms. The artist JAQUES STELLA (1596-1657) was employed by the Medici Prince Cosimo II and later court painter to Louis XIII.

BAROQUE ART and architecture flourished in the 17th century Europe,

BAROQUE Border ~ Wall Border: Ceiling Detail ~ DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

DRIEHAUS Capital Management ~ BAROQUE Border

REGENCY Stencil ~ Private Residence

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REGENCY Stenciled Ceiling ~ Private Residence

ITALIAN Tuscany Villa ~ Private Residence

QUEEN VICTORIA (1837-1901) influenced what became known as the VICTORIAN PERIOD.

VICTORIAN Stencil ~ Border ~ Private Residence

VICTORIAN Stencil ~ Detail

VICTORIAN Stencil Living Room ~ VICTORIAN Stencil Detail ~ Private Residence

William MORRIS (1834-1896) was a Victorian artist and craftsman.

The firm of William Morris & Co produced works ranging from stained glass windows and furniture to tapestries, carpets and printed woven fabric. Wall paper designs created by MORRIS still remain in production after more than a century they first introduced.

Wm MORRIS Border ~ Detail

Wm MORRIS ~ Private Residence ~ work in progress

The ART DECO Period (1920-1930) of design had its beginnings in France.

ART DECO can be recognized by stylized compositions, crisp geometric line and the use of both primary and secondary color palettes can often identify these designs.

THE MOVEMENT was influenced with the discovery of Tutankhamun tomb by Howard Carter. African tribal art, ancient Egyptian culture and Assyrian art are just several of the sources artists and designers used for their inspiration during this period.

ART DECO ~ Detail of Upper Wall BORDER

DREHAUS Capital Management ~ ART DECO

ADDITIONALLY, these designs were influenced by various historical ornament including the Arabian, Chinese, Gothic, Medieval Style, painted in rich vivid colors as well as powdering sere adapted for the ornament application.

CHINESE Floor Mural

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CLASSICAL Decorative Arts PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE

OnSite WORKSHOP

Adding FINAL DETAILS

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GEORGE WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK is an example of late GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE (1765-1811).

Robert Adam is the architect associated with Late Georgian Design. Enrichment of the frieze, in conjunction with the cornice is a vital element of this period. Classical motifs such as urns, crossed weapons with shields or wreaths and rosettes are typical of the Adam Style.

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MY FIRST ADVENTURE into the DECORATIVE Arts began with the PRIVATE client.

UNLIKE the PUBLIC assignment, the PRIVATE job frequently required on-site interaction with the homeowner. And, at times, needing to remain on location for several day or at times weeks.

HOWEVER, both PUBLIC and PRIVATE have the same working concerns that affect the success of finished areas. Extensive knowledge of all mediums and products considered and of course working experience.

POMPEIAN ROOM ENTRY ~ Private Commission

WALL MURAL Detail ~ PRIVATE Commission

PRIVATE INDEX

GILDING

18c PARCHMENT RESTORATION

TRADITIONAL OLD WORLD RESTORATION

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SOON after beginning a profession as a Decorative Painter/Artist, I became fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to work in the PUBLIC environment. Until then I had been focused on the PRIVATE assignment.

ALTHOUGH there are obvious differences between the two venues, PUBLIC or PRIVATE both have the same concerns that affect the finished area(s). Knowledge of all mediums and products considered for the job and experience.

FEATURED IMAGE: Louis Sullivan Section Recreation at Driehaus Capital Management ~ Chicago, IL

PUBLIC COMMISSIONS INDEX

HISTORICAL RESTORATION AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE

RESTORATION AT THE MAYSLAKE PEABODY ESTATE

HISTORICAL OSC IN SPRINGFIELD IL

LOUIS SULLIVAN AND THE CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE

THE HISTORICAL CABLE HOUSE IN CHICAGO ~ LOUIS SULLIVAN

GEORGE WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK ORLAND PARK IL

FAUX BOIS ~ FAUX MARBLE

STENCILS