Tag Archives: Scottsdale Artist School

Ocean Waves Frame Progress

Posted on December 15, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Ah yes, it’s been a long time coming and now the plan to become known as a custom, boutique framer is under way.  My goal is to establish my work here somewhere between those frames that are priced in the thousands … Continue reading →

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Woodworkers Withdrawal !!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you that have been following my blog (thanks!) know about Diane and my “Scottsdale Adventure”.  Just to re-cap, we decided to leave Las Vegas for 6 months and live in the very art friendly community of Scottsdale, AZ for … Continue reading →

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Modeling Career vs. Woodwork Career

Posted on April 2, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

The final painting that David Kassan did of me can be seen in his Facebook post.  This class ended on Easter and I didn’t get to take pictures of everyone’s paintings.  Several left the day before, probably to be with … Continue reading →

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As Others Saw Me!

Posted on March 22, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

For the last three days I’ve been the model for David Kassan at the Scottsdale Artist School.  David is a very well known artist and he and his fiancé are opening an artists school in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  His work falls … Continue reading →

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Artist Model for Rose Frantzen

Posted on March 1, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’re a reader of my blog (first of all, Thanks!) you’ll know that Diane and I decided to celebrate our anniversary with a 6 month adventure rather than a cruise or trip abroad that would only last a week … Continue reading →

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As Others Saw Me!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

This blog is totally unrelated to my woodworking so maybe somewhat difficult to write.  You’re probably aware that Diane and I are spending 6 months in Scottsdale as our 20th. anniversary trip/celebration.  The goal and purpose is to really immerse … Continue reading →

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Artist Wet Canvas/Panel Carrier

Posted on December 6, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Ever since Diane and I decided to take our really long 20th. anniversary trip to Scottsdale we’ve been busily preparing for it.  In case you missed it, we will move to Scottsdale shortly after Christmas and stay through the end of June. … Continue reading →

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Change in Focus — Picture Frames, Carving, & Gilding

Posted on November 19, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Although making and selling boxes on my Etsy store is a rewarding way to fill my shop time between commissions I’ve decided to re-focus on doing picture frames.  Although most of my frames are designed for Diane’s work my goal … Continue reading →

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American Impressionist Show 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Sometimes you’ll hear someone say: “I don’t mean to brag but…….”; well, you’re not going to hear that from me because I do mean to brag!  Diane and I just returned from the 2015 American Impressionist Juried show that was … Continue reading →

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