Portfolio
At the Bench
Posted in Photographs, Self Protraits
Tagged art, black & white, photography, self portrait, work bench
Generations
This is an two tone image originally done in black ink on paper. Photoshop was used to fix a few problems. The image shows my grandfather, William Mercer Maxey, and his great-granddaughter, Jennifer Newman looking at some photographs. Above are … Continue reading
Posted in Paintings
Tagged art, black & white, family, generations, granddaughter, grandfather, ink, memory, painting, two tone
SLA Show Graphic Designs
The graphic designs below were all created for the Southern Longrifle Association, LLC for their annual antique arms and traditional crafts show in Williamsburg, VA.
Virginia Longrifle Design Drawings
These are initial design drawings for an Augusta/Rockbridge Virginia longrifle that I intend to be my personal hunting rifle. I have a sketchbook full of drawings like this for most every longrifle I have made or are planning to make. … Continue reading
Birds and Bunnies
Below is a photo of an immature broadwing hawk in my backyard. This photo was taken with a Canon 40D using a 28-135 lens. Given the bird was about 50ft away, I had to crop this image significantly. That is … Continue reading
Shot Pouch and Powder Horn Drawing
This is a sketch of a powder horn and shot pouch that I made for myself at one point. Photos of the powder horn and bag may be found in other posts in my portfolio.
My Grandfather
This is a sketch I did of my maternal grandfather, William Mercer Maxey. He was two weeks short of 100 years old when he died. He was a first class machinist with over a 50 year career beginning with an … Continue reading
Hand Turned Curly Maple Pens
I make these hand turned, curly maple, ball point pens from highly figured gunstock scrap that would otherwise go to waste. These pens are stained with aqua fortis and finished with oil just like my gunstocks. It is just like … Continue reading
Posted in Completed Projects, Contemporary, Turnings, Works For Sale
Tagged box, curly maple, figure, for sale, gift, gold, pen, turning, wood
Walnut & Maple Turned Pots
I have always like turning. I recently decided to try a little something different. I have never turned bowls and pots before so I decided to give it a try. Since I have a lot of walnut and small pieces … Continue reading
Posted in Completed Projects, Contemporary, Turnings
Tagged crafts, curly maple, pot, turning, vase, walnut
