Completed Projects

Lauren kept her table natural with copper, paper, grass, stone, and minimal finishing on the wood. The MDF shines from a clear coat of gloss poly. Her showstopper gets your attention and gives off a warm glow.


I turned the table on its side, added and subtracted material, painted two shades of blue, and topped it off with glass. The far end was constructed for magazine storage, open on the sides and top for quick retrieval.


Jake modified a plain wooden stool into a spot of sunshine. Colored tissue paper was torn and applied to all surfaces with glue binding and blending. A clear top coat protects and brightens the already vibrant pattern.


I'm excited to see what other people have done! If you'd like to attend the Arts Jam event, see a previous post for more info and a link. See you there!

Art Exchange

An art exchange between friends brought out everyone's talents, surprising and delighting those involved. I painted the above table/wall clock for Tim. (He'd appreciate a plug for his photography business: www.ladukestudios.com) I referenced a photo I took in an old factory earlier this winter. It's about 8" in diameter.

Aaron created the sculpture above, complete with teal leaves, stone wall, grass, roots, and a "teal tree" sign (facing away). It is about 8-9" tall and is beautifully detailed. It'll be at the studio for inspiration and to keep it safe from my kitten. (Check back here for Aaron's how-to.)

Arts Jam

Lauren, Jake, and I are participating in the Arts Jam. This event raises money for Grand Rapids Public Schools through a silent auction of items created by local artists. This year everyone was given a table or stool. Here are some in progress shots. We'll be turning them in this week, so stay tuned for the finished product!

If you'd like to attend an evening of musical performances, good food, and bid on any of the GR creations, find more info on their site: http://grpsartsadvocates.org/

Nice Red Chair

This is a picture from a Design*Sponge post . . . the chair caught my eye . . .

A quote from i-D Magazine:

"Making political decisions are part of everyday life. We live in a world where there is room for improvement, and folks in the creative world, because we can communicate through our art, must participate to make life as healthy as it can be." -Glen E Friedman

Blank Canvas.

The industrial space needed a wash and a scrub. It got that, and a new coat of paint around the first of the year. Here it is looking empty, awaiting our creative energy and collection of stored objects and furniture.

Teal Tree's creative playground.

The Tanglefoot building is Teal Tree's home as of the new year! It is right off of Wealthy at Straight street, making it easy to locate. The large "Tanglefoot" sign painted on the side can't hurt either!