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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Professional Refinishing

One thing I feel fortunate about is having many friends in various parts of the country.  So, if I can't think of anything to write about concerning myself, I can always tell good things about someone else.  Dave Hawksford is one of those people who I think a lot of.  He is a jolly fellow, easy going, and we enjoy poking fun at each other.  Dave is also a very talented guy.  He is an artist, and his wildlife drawings and paintings are simply beautiful.  Using colored inks and brushes, his skill is phenomenal.  After watching him bring some waterfowl to life on canvas I had to give it a try.  I am pretty good at drawing myself, but I learned that ink and brush art was not as easy as he made it look!   You should check out Dave's blog and see some of his work.  The address is:  http://colonialrestorationstudio.blogspot.com  and the blog is called Inks of Passion.  

Dave is also the owner of Colonial Restoration Studio in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  If you are in need of furniture restoration, Colonial Restoration Studio is the place to get it done.  Dave offers several services.  Some of these services include chair caning, hand stripping, faux finishes, murals, veneering and marquetry.  He even offers artifact and painting restoration.  To learn more about his business go to www.colonialrestorationstudio.com  

Dave began his career after becoming an art major.  He also learned painting conservation from a painting instructor in college as a side study.   Dave started off painting murals and faux around the country in the DC area, then went into the refinishing business in the 80's.

Yes, old Dave is a talented individual, but he is a down to earth kind of guy as well.  I'm proud to have him for a friend.  

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