Jul 23, 2016 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Woodworking
Learn how to build a simple surfboard rack using 2 x 4’s and 1 1/8th” dowels that you can find at your local home store. Here are the design plans and materials list for this easy to make project. Click Here to Download Plans as a...
Jun 2, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, Featured Artwork, In The Studio, My Portfolio, Special Projects, Uncategorized
I explain my digital installation process for artwork in this video and how I work with clients and interior designers to create and install custom artwork. I show you how I make and frame a painting that was digitally installed and approved by the...
May 24, 2016 | Skateboard, Special Projects
This is the local surfing spot the boys and I go to in Sea Bright, New Jersey. One or two shots are from my phone and Michael’s GoPro, other than that it was shot with the new Canon 80D camera. I ended up buying the 80D Costco bundle and the camera came with two...
May 24, 2016 | Artist Notebook, In The Studio, Photo of the week, Special Projects, Uncategorized
I took a road trip up to Sheffield, Massachusetts in the Berkshires to meet with my long time friend and the well known painter Francis Cunningham. We looked at his classic New England post and beam barn and talked about the old tools he’s collected and why they...
May 13, 2016 | Beehive, Home & Garden, Special Projects
I picked up my bees today at From The Garden in Freehold, New Jersey. While I was there Drew noticed the indoor observation beehive was about to swarm. Here’s the video of the swarm: If you live in the area it’s worth a visit or check them out online at...
Apr 12, 2016 | Home & Garden, In The Studio, Special Projects, Woodworking
Shop Tour: In this video we take a walk in and around the barn, wood shop and art studio. I’ll answer a few questions, show you what I am working on and talk about future projects. Here are links to some of the projects referenced: Chopsaw Cabinet:...
Feb 29, 2016 | Special Projects, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
In Part 2 of the TV lift cabinet project, Jon builds and finishes the Sapele wood cabinet top and completes the project. Get a close-up look of the lift mechanism, the invisible hinge system and all the tools and tips you’ll need to to do this project yourself....
Feb 15, 2016 | In The Studio, Special Projects
I discuss how I heat the barn during winter in this video and a look at an upcoming project.
Jan 15, 2016 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
I made these guitar hangers out of black walnut. It’s a pretty simple DIY project easily completed in one weekend. These guitar hangers are designed for my son’s Yamaha acoustic guitars but the measurements could easily be adjusted to fit most guitars...
Jan 13, 2016 | In The Studio, Special Projects
Here’s a quick pep talk video for any business owner, maker, or DIYer if you get in a rut with work or projects. There are two quotes I live by from the sculptor David Smith and from the artist Chuck Close. Check out the Wikipedia descriptions below for more...