Craftsman sculpture bannister

I love the idea of slowly replacing the things in my home with artisan made items, from the kitchenware to the spindles on the staircase. Most of my woodworking lately is all home reno or repair. Thanks for sharing this great project, My (future) deck just got more elaborate! What was the inspiration for the design?

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Well, I have done wood sculpture and building craftsman style work. My designer friend asked if I could help her. It was her idea to combine these 2 styles. I don’t think I will ever look at a bannister the same way. Now I look at it as an opportunity to design. Thanks for asking.

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

it really is amazing how you can make a banister so much more than it is. Your friend is very lucky to have you!

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

I just love this idea…and the execution is fantastic. Very nice work.

I am putting in my two cents as a satisfied customer- I have known Ellen for many years.
She gave me my first job as a graphic designer. I have followed her awesome woodworking for the past few years. So when my floor had to be replaced- I thought
what a great way to make lemonade! She and I worked on the design with her husband
and I got a beautiful centerpiece for my great room and an education in execution, tools and problem solving!

-- Jean, Tennessee, www.pgdg.com

The bannister is nice, but the work on your web site is even more outstanding.
My only disappointment is that the pics are so small. I’d really like to see some of
that work in greater detail.
Those pieces invoke a real sense of fun.

Gary

-- Gary, Florida

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.. Fact!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Pretty. It is a Glasgow Rose?

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

You know, it was a collaboration with a designer buddy of mine. Could be a Glasglow.

Thanks for the comment.

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

I really like this…Great job Ellen!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

This kind of art makes an ordinary house, a home. What a great feeling it must be to have this in your home!! Beautiful work, Ellen!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas