Original Design by Dale Johnson
8′ x 5′ x 16″
The Bishop. There is a story behind the design elements of this fireplace, all my own. I enjoyed poking fun at the bishop.
Original Design by Dale Johnson
8′ x 5′ x 16″
The client is the subject of the mantle piece. From behind the curtain…
Original Design by Dale Johnson
8′ x 5′ x 16″
Matthew Palmer carved the figures, and did a beautiful job. A piece like this a team project. The bricklayer also did a beautiful job, as did the carpenters. My role here was boss and designer. And I did the Bishops and the grotesques of the mantle corners (I call them sinners).
Original Design by Dale Johnson
8′ x 5′ x 16″
Here is one of my sinners. I’m not sure who did what, actually. I might have done a lot more of this… maybe less. Hard to say.
Original Design by Dale Johnson
8′ x 5′ x 16″
This photo was taken several years after the installation. I happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped by to get a finished shot. The client was glad to see me, and we laughed for a few minutes as I shot a couple pics.
Original Design by Dale Johnson
8′ x 5′ x 16″
The portrait of the homeowner carved into the mantle.