tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66051968675910377892024-02-07T19:06:19.592-06:00mesquite musingsOur plan is to use this space to share information and ideas about mesquite wood and the trials and tribulations of making mesquite furniture. We are by no means experts on mesquite but Lou has decided to dedicate the rest of his life to learning to use this wood and uncovering the many mysteries we know it holds.www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-17875495913955774562016-03-31T21:41:00.000-05:002016-04-07T14:06:50.210-05:00The Branch Altar Table - A Labor of Love <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Mesquite Branch Altar Table was a labor of love and a true stretch
of the mesquite furniture and carving /sculpting skills that Lou
Quallenberg has acquired over the years. Working with wood, working
with mesquite, and creating something from a vision in your head.</div>
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Created for a private Chapel in the Texas Hill Country the piece's unique, beautiful and serene final destination was designed to resemble an ark. </div>
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As most of Lou's pieces do this one started out as a sketch. Well make that three sketches....</div>
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Fortunately Lou Quallenberg can put his ideas down, beautifully on paper and the amazing thing is most pieces come out looking very close to the original sketch.</div>
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Originally conceived and designed as a hallway table, changes had to be made to adapt it into a larger piece with more presence. The thoughts of a limestone top came to an end as the issue of weight was raised and unresolved.</div>
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A <i><b>maquette</b></i> (French word for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale_model" title="Scale model">scale model</a>, sometimes referred to by the Italian names <i><b>plastico</b></i> or <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modello" title="Modello">modello</a></i>) is a small <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale_model" title="Scale model">scale model</a> or <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rough_draft" title="Rough draft">rough draft</a> of an unfinished <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculpture" title="Sculpture">sculpture</a>. An equivalent term is <i><b>bozzetto</b></i>, from the Italian word that means "sketch". </blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That is one hefty chunk of mesquite with Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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This piece's tree base was sculpted and carved from a solid laminated
block of mesquite pieces. The block weighed approximately 1,240 lbs at beginning
and approximately 350 lbs at delivery.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lou Quallenberg begins carving the Mesquite Branch Altar Table</td></tr>
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The carved roots form the base of the
table which grows into a tree form sprouting a branch that pokes
through a carved natural hole in the mesquite slab top. The branch
ultimately blooms into a tabletop candelabra. He sculpted
designs in the top, sides and underside of the table top designed to catch the light and give the
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Several views of the Mesquite Branch Altar Table by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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The dimensions on this incredible piece are: 60"L x 22"W x 36"H and while the photos are good they just do not do the piece justice. It is most certainly one that calls out to be touched and explored.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Work is our love made visible and the Mesquite Heart Series that Lou Quallenberg has created is a tribute to this beautiful quote by Kahlil Gibran. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">“Work is love made visible. And if you can't
work with love, but only with distaste, it is better that you should
leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of
the people who work with joy”― <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6466154.Kahlil_Gibran">Kahlil
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As Valentine's Day approaches I thought it only fitting to showcase these incredible mesquite sculptures and share some of their secrets and stories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The hearts originally began as Valentine's Day gifts from Lou to me. You can read a bit more about that on an earlier blog post <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2015/07/mesquite-with-all-my-heart.html" target="_blank">Mesquite with all my HEART</a>. Small and large tokens of love, each and every one a unique declaration of love. A gentleman visiting the shop for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Llano.Art.Studio.Tour/" target="_blank">@LAST Llano Art Studio Tour</a> saw one and asked Lou to make one for his wife. That simple request sent Lou on this new path chasing his heart in a more sculptural direction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Moresco Square Base and Moresco Natural Base were the first two mesquite heart sculptures that Lou created for someone other than myself. He originally intended one for the client and one to send to Marta Stafford at <a href="http://www.martastaffordfineart.com/searchresults.php?artistId=110517&artist=Lou%20Quallenberg" target="_blank">Marta Stafford Fine Art</a> his local Gallery Representative in Marble Falls. Both pieces were purchased by the client which sent him back to the wood pile to find more sculpture wood to create another piece. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The ideas and hearts began to dance in his head and across his sketchpad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Glass smooth, stylized, removable hearts amid a flowing and textured, free-form base. Each Heart Sculpture has two hearts in it representing each partner in the couple. Often one heart is bigger than the other.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The "Messer" Mesquite Heart was on the workbench being created as a spec piece for the gallery when a visitor stopped in and purchased it on the spot. It was finished and on display at the next Art Studio Tour and the lucky woman that was to receive it several months later for her birthday praised and admired it without knowing it would soon be hers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The "Franco/Lacy" Mesquite Heart was next up and it was a special commission. The client had seen the Moresco Hearts and had said she wanted one. Lou still had a piece of mesquite from the tree that had come from her Father's yard in San Angelo and was used in the <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2010/07/dancing-trees-mesquite-art-project-in.html" target="_blank">Dancing Trees</a> and several of the other pieces he created for the Chapel. This special heart would be so very full of heart and would create another commission for Christmas, of small hearts for the grandchildren, using remaining bits of the Franco Tree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mesquite Hearts A'Flame began again as a spec piece for the Gallery and the ever patient Marta. Once again another visitor to the shop decided his wife needed to have it even before he saw it finished. This piece debuted the taller style sculpted base. We also created a video of this piece so that it could be viewed from all sides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hidden Heart Mesquite Heart Sculpture was on the work table and it was decided that it and Broken Heart would both be entered into the <a href="http://www.westerntrappings.com/" target="_blank">Western Trappings on The Llano Show</a>. Paid jobs and other projects came on board in a flood and nearly kept these two pieces from being finished on time. Had it not been for the patience and understanding of the Show Director (along with his confidence in Lou's ability to get it done) these pieces would not have been shown at all. As it was they were not even photographed until after the show concluded. Hidden Heart has a small removable heart tucked in and hidden under the larger one.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was c</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">arved from a solid piece which came from the Franco Tree that was used in the Chapel for </span><a href="http://www.louqart.com/Dancing_Trees.html" style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Dancing Trees</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. As Lou began work on the piece a fine crack was found inside the Heart inst</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ea</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">d of abandoning the project he decided to go with it. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The use of gold to repair the broken heart was inspired by the Japanese art/philosophy called Kintsugi (Japanese: golden joinery) or Kintsukuroi (Japanese: golden repair) Where by the broken thing is made better by its history and from having been broken. It reminds me of the Leonard Cohen song lyrics <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2012/09/there-is-crack-in-everything-thats-how.html" target="_blank">"There is a crack, a crack in everything that's how the light gets in."</a> Without the crack or break there would be no light. I jut love that.... </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The base for this piece was created by laminating several chunks of mesquite together and then carving and sculpting into it. Very similar to the way he created the Branch Altar Table that sits alongside the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Dancing_Trees.html" target="_blank">Dancing Trees</a>. But that in and of itself is a whole blogpost.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: monospace;"></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.llanoearthartfest.org/" target="_blank">Llano Earth Art Fest LEAF and World Rock Stacking Championship</a><br />
March 11-13, 2016<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Llano.Art.Studio.Tour/" target="_blank">@LAST Llano Art Studio Tour</a><br />
Annually the LAST Saturday in March<br />
Local Art Studios in Llano, Texas<br />
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-18436233207144719822015-12-31T16:44:00.000-06:002015-12-31T16:52:23.737-06:00May 2016 be Full of Heart!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">And now on to 365 new opportunities to shine our light, share our love, make: mesquite furniture, mesquite sculpture, mesquite hearts, mesquite art or whatever else we are guided to create. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are infinite possibilities as this new year awakens..... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">With <span id="yiv8208642971yui_3_16_0_1_1423536679799_4830" style="color: #003300;"><span id="yiv8208642971yui_3_16_0_1_1423536679799_4829"><span id="yiv8208642971yui_3_16_0_1_1423536679799_4828">♡</span></span></span>LOVE, </span><br />
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-56669508972522254342015-08-31T08:58:00.000-05:002015-09-01T09:10:39.839-05:00Making Mesquite in the SIZZLING August Heat <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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summer while not as hot as some is still a very hot one and if you have
been to the shop lately you know the temperature inside has reached the
100's regularly. We really need to get some temperature control in the shop. We
had originally hoped to be moved to a more permanent and expandable location by now,
but at this point are committed to stay and help my declining, aging
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"Creating a life that reflects your values and satisfies your soul is a
rare achievement. In a culture that relentlessly promotes avarice and
excess as the good life, a person happy doing his own work is usually
considered an eccentric, if not a subversive. Ambition is only
understood if it’s to rise to the top of some imaginary ladder of
success. Someone who takes an undemanding job because it affords him the
time to pursue other interests and activities is considered a flake. A
person who abandons a career in order to stay home and raise children is
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You’ll be told in a hundred ways, some subtle and some not, to keep
climbing, and never be satisfied with where you are, who you are, and
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To invent your own life’s meaning is not easy, but it’s still allowed, and I think you’ll be happier for the trouble". <i> </i></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.llanofineartsguild.com/" target="_blank">The Llano Fine Art Guild & Gallery</a></b> </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.westerntrappings.com/" target="_blank">The Western Trappings on The Llano Exhibition & Sale</a> </b></div>
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<b>Grand Opening Weekend Schedule</b></div>
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<i>Meet the Artists</i> Fri September 18 5pm-8pm</div>
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<i>Chuck Wagon Breakfast</i> Sat September 19 8am-10:30am</div>
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<i>Live AUCTION</i> Sat September 19 1pm </div>
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<i>Celebrate the Art & Artists</i></div>
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Open House & Reception October 17th 9am-5pm</div>
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This year due to time constraints and a full schedule<br />
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<b><a href="http://kacckerrville.com/texas-furniture-makers-show/" target="_blank">The 16th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> </b></div>
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<b><a href="http://kacckerrville.com/" target="_blank">Kerr Arts & Cultural Center</a></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> October 29, 2015 – November 28, 2015</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Awards Reception: November 7, 2015 5:30pm – 8pm</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Now maybe someone else besides Lou can win the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html" target="_blank">Best Texas Style Furniture Award</a> :)</span></span></h3>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-28000458592581139102015-07-29T08:03:00.001-05:002015-07-29T08:22:12.387-05:00Mesquite with all my HEART ♡<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well my goodness it <span style="font-size: small;"><b>really</b></span> has been a while since I have posted to the blog. Our hands and hearts have been full with elder care, which is a bit like juggling jello at times. So some things have gotten dropped. Hopefully I will rise above the emotional, physical and financial toll this has taken on our family and continue to post our progress. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>That is the plan.</b></span></div>
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With that said I am happy to share Lou Quallenberg's latest direction in his <a href="https://www.blogger.com/">mesquite</a> masterpieces. Lou has always put so much of his heart and soul into his work and this new direction is no different. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>His new works actually take the shape of a heart</b></span> with his distinctive design style - of course.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite Hearts for Cheryl on Valentine's Day</td></tr>
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Every year for Valentine's Day he presents me with a mesquite valentine. They range from tiny tokens to 3ft sculptures carved into a branch and everything you can imagine in between. The heart posted on the blog in February last year <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2014/02/mesquite-furniture-fire-flames.html" target="_blank">Mesquite Furniture, Fire & Flames</a> was one such heart.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite Heart in Flames by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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During the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Llano.Art.Studio.Tour" target="_blank">@LAST Llano Art Studio Tour</a> a few years ago a gentleman saw it and asked to have something similar created for his wife. Lou put it on the back burner. Eventually he decided to make two so he could pick one and the other could go to <a href="http://www.martastaffordfineart.com/" target="_blank">Marta Stafford Fine Art Gallery</a> since he had been promising her something new for a long while. Once people saw those hearts being made in the shop, they ordered their own hearts and so Lou was launched into the sculpture business by way of heart.<br />
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BTW the very patient and understanding <a href="http://martastaffordfineart.com/home.php" target="_blank">Marta Stafford</a> still has not received one for the gallery yet.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open Heart in Mesquite for Cheryl</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moresco Square Base Mesquite Heart by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moresco Natural Base Mesquite Heart by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Messer Mesquite Heart by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lacy/Franco Mesquite Heart by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Laminated Mesquite Heart by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>So as we start this day in celebration of our 20 years of marriage</b></span> I publish this post in honor of my talented, artist of a husband <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg</a>. I only ask that our remaining years be filled with as much love as the last 20 years! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>with all my HEART ♡</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Love,</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cheryl</b></span></div>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-48751232966757388792014-10-31T20:00:00.000-05:002014-11-01T16:50:13.038-05:00Debut of "EDGE Series: STIPPLE Mesquite Bench w/ Contemporary Calf Leg" at 15th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unfortunately my health and family care duties have kept me from my regular monthly blog posting. I hope that I will be able to be a bit more regular but only time will tell.....</div>
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Fall is always a very busy time at Lou Quallenberg Studios. </div>
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Lou's work was on display at <a href="http://www.horseshoebaypoa.org/QuailPointRental.html" target="_blank">Quail Point</a> for the </div>
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<a href="http://www.horseshoebaypoa.org/Friends-of-the-Lighthouse.html" target="_blank">Lighthouse</a> Gala </div>
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in <a href="http://www.horseshoe-bay-tx.gov/" target="_blank">Horseshoe Bay</a> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.martastaffordfineart.com/searchresults.php?artistId=110517&artist=Lou%20Quallenberg" target="_blank">Marta Stafford Fine Art</a></span>. </div>
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The very next day <a href="http://www.westerntrappings.com/" target="_blank">Western Trappings on The Llano</a> 2014 kicked off with it's Meet the Artist Reception. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Western Trappings on The Llano</b></span></div>
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<b>October 18, 2014 thru January 4, 2015</b></div>
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Approximately 70 Western Artists and Gear makers featured in this </div>
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International Juried Exhibition & Sale </div>
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inside <a href="http://www.llanomuseum.org/" target="_blank">The Llano County Historical Museum</a> <b> </b></div>
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<b>Celebrate The Art & Artists OPEN HOUSE </b></div>
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<b>December 6th </b></div>
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<b>9am-6pm</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WesternTrappingsOnTheLlano" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></div>
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If you are in Llano please check out this wonderful show of Artists and Makers and give us a ring and swing by the shop. Just call first to be sure Lou is there and not off on delivery. </div>
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We just delivered two pieces to the </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>15th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show</b></span><br />
<b>October 30 - November 30, 2014</b><br />
A Statewide Competition of the <br />
Finest Custom Furniture Makers in Texas<br />
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<b>November 8th </b></div>
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<b>5:30p.m. - 8 p.m.</b><br />
<a href="http://kacckerrville.com/" target="_blank">Kerr Arts & Cultural Center</a> in Kerrville, Texas</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Texas.Furniture.Makers.Show" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.com/" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></div>
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Lou Quallenberg tries to support this show by creating a <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> piece each year but lately due to limited time we have had to borrow pieces back from client homes in order to have a show worthy piece. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="yiv9371238122">Lou </span><span class="yiv9371238122">did get a chance this year to make a smaller new piece</span><i><span class="yiv9371238122"> </span></i><span class="yiv9371238122">which will begin </span><span class="yiv9371238122">a beautiful new series of pieces</span><i><span class="yiv9371238122"> </span></i><span class="yiv9371238122">and design style.</span><i><span class="yiv9371238122"> </span></i></span>You can be sure he will take this simple EDGE idea and evolve it to see what more he can create from it.<br />
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<b><i><span class="yiv9371238122" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1414862177825_14270" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">EDGE
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searching to see where the limits on design and mesquite sit and
pushing to that point to create his work. </span></span></span><span class="yiv9371238122" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1414862177825_14238" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
new concept piece for the artist represents another evolution in his
distinct design style. This Texas mesquite bench features the
artist's signature floating top/seat on stainless steel pins, welded
to steel bars that are screwed into routered grooves in the table
top. The <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2013/11/making-mesquite-furniture-texas-style.html" target="_blank">“Contemporary Calf Leg”</a> style leg design debuted at the
2013 Texas Furniture Makers Show. The new EDGE Series design
features a stippled process using a Dremel tool and approximately
4,000 indentions for a unique texture. The silky finish is a very
fine, 400-600 grit, hand, wet sanding with a custom blend of oils
topped off with several coats of liquid cream wax, a two week
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The second piece we did have to pick up from a client's home in Bryan College Station. Avery and Martin Walker generously allowed us to show their Mesquite furniture piece <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-mesquite-furniture-design-walker.html" target="_blank">"The Walker Curve Mesquite Entry Table"</a> in this years <a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.com/" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a>. You may have seen this mesquite entry table in an earlier blog post here:<a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-mesquite-furniture-design-walker.html" target="_blank"> http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-mesquite-furniture-design-walker.html</a></div>
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searching to see where the limits on design and mesquite sit and
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new concept piece for the artist represents another evolution in his
distinct design style. Custom designed for Avery and Martin Walker,
to place in a front entryway. The piece combines and incorporates his
signature, sculpted, live-edge style with a more sculptural, art
piece, edge slab. This Texas mesquite entry table features the
artist's signature floating top on stainless steel pins, welded to
steel bars that are screwed into routered grooves in the table top.
The “curves” are achieved with 14 slices of 1/16</span><sup class="yiv9371238122"><span class="yiv9371238122" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">th</span></sup><span class="yiv9371238122" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1414862177825_14229" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
of an inch mesquite planks clamped and epoxied onto an arched jig.
The curved bases are artistically joined with sculptural mesquite
brackets and meet the floor with sculpted feet. The silky finish is a
very fine, 400-600 grit, hand, wet sanding with a custom blend of
oils topped off with several coats of liquid cream wax, a two week
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words so this <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> blog post will be mostly pictures, a video and a only a few words..... </div>
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The "Walker Curve" Mesquite Entry Table is the newest sculpted, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_edge" target="_blank">live edge</a> design by <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg Studios</a> and while there are a few photos of the piece none of them come close to capturing the true essence of it as you stand next to and touch it. When Lou took the order for this table he thought it was going to be one of his standard designs for entry / hallway tables. That was NOT what the client had in mind. Even after they decided on the sketch below Lou still had no idea what was in front of him.</div>
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The challenges on a new concept and design style, both artistically and technically, can be both inspiration as well as torture at the same time.</div>
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This new <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bespoke" target="_blank">bespoke</a> piece emphasizes Lou Quallenberg's move in a more sculptural direction. It also proves a point that while his look and style can be copied, they cannot get into his head and take the latest design, so he will always be at least one step ahead. <b> Always searching to see where the limits on design and mesquite sit and pushing to that point to create his work. </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lou Quallenberg with new design: The "Walker Curve" Mesquite Entry Table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first curve for the table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jig to square the base of the curves</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Squaring the base of the curves</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A mock up of the table and design</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite table ready for hand rubbed oil and wax finish<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photographing the "Walker Curve" Mesquite Entry Table</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"Always searching to see where the limits on design and mesquite sit and pushing to that point to create his work." </span></b></div>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com2Austin Area , TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-9135697041423672202014-03-31T23:30:00.000-05:002014-03-31T23:30:25.203-05:00Liquid Lux Mesquite Furniture: Just Add Water<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our new & exclusive line of Mesquite Furniture </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instant Gratification.</span></div>
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Due to the natural, native state of the mesquite wood pulp and a special non toxic process that we use, adding water to the top of the capsule activates the living cells in the wood. Within hours the growing process of our <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> is complete and a fully functional and finished piece of <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> rises from the spot that you place the water filled capsule.<br />
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Natural Cracks and crevices as well as unusual wood character will be individually based upon the actual natural character of the wood. The finished piece will look similar but may not look exactly like the photo on the capsule. Turquoise inlay is available at an additional charge.</div>
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CAUTION: You must leave enough clear space around the soaked capsule for the completed piece to grow or the results will be stunted and possibly deformed. We are not responsible for improper handling and/or poor results due to inappropriate growing conditions.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">If you have questions or concerns about this or any of our Mesquite Furniture products please first note the date of this post before inquiring help from one of our customer service representatives. Thank you from Lou Quallenberg Studios. Don't be a fool! </span><br />
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-79262767709953621302014-02-28T23:02:00.000-06:002014-03-01T23:03:52.553-06:00Mesquite Furniture, Fire & Flames<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Several friends have lost their homes to fire, so seriously - we mean no disrespect here. That is not the kind of <span style="font-size: large;"><b>fire</b></span> that we mean. We are talking about that <span style="font-size: large;"><b>all consuming passion</b></span> to create, write, sing, dance, make <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> or share whatever your <span style="font-size: large;"><b>LOVE or HEART</b></span> is. That thing that keeps you up at night. Surround yourself in talent, share openly, stay focused and positive. Insulate yourself from the negative whether it is thoughts, words or people. Avoid the time consuming, mind numbing diversions of television and other so called forms of entertainment. If it is not inspiring you, then why are you wasting your time with it? Make sure your thoughts, words and actions are all love based. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>When you come from a position of love you cannot go wrong.</b> </span>This is particularly important when you are talking to yourself. Do you treat / talk to yourself like you would a friend? You should.</div>
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Do not let fear get in the way of creating your life in this way. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>If it scares you then you are stretching and growing.</b></span> It SHOULD scare you if you are doing it right. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>If the fire gets so hot everything blows up, then be patient. You can and will rise from the ashes. I promise.</b></span></div>
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Hopefully we will have some <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> / art to post about next month. This month I will be stretching long and hard as I speak at the <a href="http://www.llano-library-system.net/" target="_blank">Llano Library</a>: </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Come celebrate spring and new beginnings at the Llano Library by
interacting with a panel of four speakers dedicated to healthy living,
diet, exercise, nutrition, mind/body integration, self healing,
spiritual journey and more.</i></span><br />
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</i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i>The Wellness Workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2014, 9-12
noon, will be the <b>first in a series of quarterly programs dedicated to
body, heart, mind and spirit.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Laurie Jameson, ThD; <a href="http://www.wcjameson.com/" target="_blank">W.C. Jameson</a>, PhD;</i></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><i>Nicky Immel, LMT; and Cheryl Quallenberg, BS.</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.llanonews.com/news/115134/" target="_blank"><b>Read more HERE</b></a></span><br />
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you make something. When you go through the process, all the steps, and
at the end you have a finished product, that you made with your own
hands, out of your own mind, that is your own design; it’s a reflection
of your soul.”<br /> - Eric Hollenbeck / The Ox<br /> Master Wood Craftsman</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watch this inspiring video by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3988897/" target="_blank">Ben Proudfoot</a> at <a href="http://www.breakwaterstudios.com/" target="_blank">Breakwater Studios</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A few more FLAMES:</b></span></div>
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">2014 <br /> PARTICIPATING <br /> ARTISTS/STUDIOS<br /> <br /> @1<br /> <b>Ira Kennedy</b> home studio<br /> <a href="http://www.irakennedy.com/paintings" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.irakennedy.com/paintings</a><br /> painting / acrylic / ink<br /> <b>Jerialice & The Enchanted Rock Band</b><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.enchantedrock.com%2F&h=VAQF3Dj0F&enc=AZM_2NzdRhEO-yESJU5RihhsN13Fg0BW5YpPKSmIJBBonBsQA0e5eo7HzV8aYIcO8yzpdLE_6ajvdsV4yXrczUn6fjctqCUM3nRtxlXOskWMP7aCkh3VCZRPsVuGfg6Tl4IFhSPSJ9a17HbmG90nOGAH&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.enchantedrock.com</a> <span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> </span></span></div>
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="text_exposed_show">@2<br /> Texas Tin Lizard: <b>Kathleen Smith </b><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texastinlizard.com%2F&h=3AQHx-J1s&enc=AZP1NByFuDWfkCZXEfQ5xWnUcufSnkBBh6vzUMZ05kd2UYbSzxULUGS_2HHAY61xdXUmQdxNnmcC5WoQw8S6QeWT805Hm0Cf7nZ40QuIkragnKy9gx_5uz0fvDH9faXR8d2tJgyBqTn5wGWrCfdPaAtC&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.texastinlizard.com</a><br /> mixed media / bottle trees<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="text_exposed_show">@7<br /> Gridiron Gallery: <b>Jack Moss</b><br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegridirongallery.com%2F&h=2AQGkrR6K&enc=AZOb5ENjypttUwALuSLJAwWTF8tmtt1UK07g2z3LqqUsqiX5WQ-pWRkpWbnNg1yKbwfexajfqtDwKRnhoU_wto12E3r4c3kCI-QNzIKfQvLiP4eZTAY35r7yELMZoiHcpjqAW6mr1q0RiIymIzmqtSVA&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.thegridirongallery.com</a><br /> </span></span></div>
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="text_exposed_show">@9<br /> <b>Sheri Zoch</b> (sapphire) home studio<br /> fused glass / oils<br /> </span></span></div>
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So today marks the first day of the <a href="http://www.chinesenewyears.info/" target="_blank">Chinese New Year</a> 2014 which is the year of the Wood Horse. Since I am a Fire Horse and wood is fuel for fire, I am thinking this will be a great year for me to get things accomplished. That and the fact that it is a WOOD year and well mesquite IS a type of WOOD - I am taking that as a good thing! Guess only time will tell....</div>
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The year has gotten off to a bumpy start with a rather lengthy 12 day hospital stay with my <a href="http://www.louqart.com/steve_walker_bio.html" target="_blank">father</a>. Hopefully we are through the worse part but we will just take it all one day at a time. My personal goal this year of the "Horse" will be to create a horse every day in some type of artistic medium. I hope to have quite a horse collection at the end of this year and maybe discover some things about myself that I did not know. It will be part of my getting back to myself and uncovering my artistic side. I only hope I can stick with it.</div>
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With the approach of Valentine's Day I have spent a little time focused on heart. I recently came across this quote at the end of a <a href="http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/09/live-like-mighty-river.html" target="_blank">beautiful letter</a> written by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Hughes" target="_blank">Ted Hughes</a> to his son: </div>
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Lou and I have invested not only time and money, but heart in this <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> journey, because working with <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">mesquite</a> is what makes his heart sing. We have ignored our fears and the warnings of others. It is at times scary and we have been known to ask ourselves "what were we thinking?" but all in all it has supported us and lead us to grow not only as artists but also in heart. </div>
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So as we wrap up this year of <a href="http://www.louqart.com/index.html" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> making and look back on the client list, projects and creative challenges we find that this was the year that Lou's work has<b> REALLY</b> jumped creatively. The exciting projects currently in house will be released in the coming New Year 2014 and show a leap in the direction of his work. Lou has been moving into a much more artistic and sculptural direction and these new pieces will certainly showcase that direction.</div>
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We are thankful for the new clients this year that have helped push this new direction, but are also aware that several of the former client's (now collectors) with their new projects have added to the momentum. <b>What a true blessing to be able to hone your skills and craft as you create commissions for people that truly appreciate your work!</b> We are so very thankful to our clients and collectors, past, present and future that help <a href="http://www.louqart.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg's work</a> increase in value as they seek it out.<br />
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This year we entered two contests <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82887/design/lou-quallenberg-studios" target="_blank">Martha Stewart's American Made</a> and <a href="https://www.smallbusinessbiggame.com/TX/Lou-Quallenberg-Studios/379889" target="_blank">Intuit's Small Business Big Game</a>. While we did not win either contest, we like to think that we gained experience by entering and competing and perhaps got a bit of exposure that we would not have had otherwise. Creating a video for the <a href="https://www.smallbusinessbiggame.com/" target="_blank">Intuit contest</a> reminded us that we never really did the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">YouTube video series</a> that we had started a few years back. So maybe this new year will be the year?!<br />
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In this coming new year we hope to continue our work of helping, encouraging and inspiring young artists (and maybe a few older ones.) We know that we learn from and are inspired by them as much as they are by us. We <b>DO</b> still dream, search and plan for a future creative workspace that will include an <b>Artist in Residence</b> program and be a place of inspiration for years to come. We truly love to collaborate and share with artists of all kinds and offer ANY and ALL of our experience and skills gained to anyone who takes the time to ask for or seek it out. </div>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-34305464285152008142013-11-30T22:03:00.001-06:002013-11-30T22:03:28.792-06:00Making Mesquite Furniture: Texas Style<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are so very honored that <a href="http://www.louqart.com/about.html" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg</a> once again won the <a href="http://www.prlog.org/12240131-again-best-texas-style-award-goes-to-mesquite-furniture-maker-lou-quallenberg-from-new-jersey.html" target="_blank">Best Texas Style</a> category at the 14th Annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Texas.Furniture.Makers.Show" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a>.
This is the fifth time that he has won the award with his unique style
of <a href="http://www.louqart.com/index.html" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a>. We find it kind of humorous that a guy from <a href="http://www.jerseyfresh.nj.gov/" target="_blank">New Jersey</a> keeps winning the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html" target="_blank">Best Texas Style Furniture</a> category! </div>
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is what people see when they look at and touch his pieces. Lou's
Contemporary "Calf Leg" Credenza also received an Honorable Mention from
the judges. They probably ALL frowned on the use of metal drawer slides
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Susan" Mesquite Entry Table Wins Best Texas Style at 2013 Texas Furniture Makers Show</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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This year we had resigned to the fact that the younger artists (some
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coming into their own. We were pretty sure when we delivered Lou's
pieces to the show that the piece created by 22 year old Timothy Anz, an
apprentice to <a href="http://www.sustainlife.org/blogs/woodworking/" target="_blank">Frank Strazza</a>,
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14th Annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Texas.Furniture.Makers.Show" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> and it deserved it! Such a beautiful piece.</div>
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We also felt the piece by Brandon Berdoll and <a href="http://berdollsawmill.com/" target="_blank">Company</a>, "The Brazos Beauty" would probably take the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html" target="_blank">Best Texas Style</a> Category. So we were seriously surprised when they called Lou's name for the award. "The Brazos Beauty" Pecan dining table ended up taking 3rd place overall and the <a href="http://www.woodcraft.com/" target="_blank">Woodcraft</a> People's Choice Award! </div>
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<a href="http://www.leewestphalstudios.com/" target="_blank">Lee Westphal</a>'s piece "The Edge" Table was another contender that we thought might have a chance at <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html" target="_blank">Best Texas Style Furniture</a> this year but he entered it in the Contemporary category.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Texas.Furniture.Makers.Show" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> Judge and <a href="http://www.finewoodworking.com/" target="_blank">Fine Wood Working</a> Editor <a href="http://www.finewoodworking.com/authors/asa-christiana.aspx" target="_blank">Asa Christiana</a>
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One of our favorite nights of the year is the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/index.html" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers</a> Show Awards Reception, as it
gives us a chance to catch up with the artists that we have not seen all
year long. We really enjoy the camaraderie and the sharing, the
exchange of ideas and products, tools and finishes. It always amazes us
at the amount of talent in the room when artists get together for a
show. Such a great energy and creative flow. We do also get to visit a
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-68925437727650281402013-10-31T23:25:00.001-05:002013-10-31T23:25:26.706-05:00SHOWTIME for the "Susan" Mesquite Entry Table<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As we have for the majority of the past 9 years, most of October was spent scrambling to finish Lou's entry in the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html">Texas Furniture Makers Show <span class="userContent">®</span></a>. We knew it would be tight because of its close timing to the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Western_Trappings_on_the_Llano.html">"Western Trappings on the Llano" Exhibition & Sale</a> - Grand Opening and a much delayed yet somewhat unexpected trip to <a href="http://pennslanding.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html">Philadelphia</a> in September. So same as last year, the call to former clients went out to see if we could "show" one of his former pieces, in the event that a new piece was not completed in time. Last years piece <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2012/12/drifting-along-in-december.html">"Drift"</a> was delivered dripping oil and wax. The finish not up to the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/">Lou Quallenberg</a> standard (<a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html">even though the piece WON the Best Texas Style Category</a>) and was quickly stripped and refinished for photos, and ultimately it's new client. </div>
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Mr. & Mrs. Donahue answered the call this year by consenting to the use of their "Susan" Mesquite Entry Table in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Texas.Furniture.Makers.Show">Texas Furniture Makers Show <span class="userContent">®</span></a> . Last year they had Holiday parties and were enjoying the new <a href="http://www.louqart.com/index.html">mesquite furniture</a> piece in their home for the Holidays. This year Susan's wedding (yes the table's namesake) and other plans meant they would not feel the loss of the "Susan" Mesquite Hallway Table in their entry way as severely. </div>
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Our choice of doing a folded card this year has presented it's own set of challenges. Once folded and stacked together the cards have a spring loaded effect and can surprise the unsuspecting card collector by flying in unison across the room. For this reason we have taken to displaying them open with the inside facing out and letting the person gathering a card fold it themselves. They take up less space and avoid the flying across the room trick, which I am sure most folks would prefer not to happen anyways. </div>
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The "Susan" Mesquite Entry table was designed to go under a painting in the Donahue home. I have to say I had seen the pictures recently because we put them on the cards and website but I honestly had forgotten how truly breathtaking the piece is in person. It measures a whopping 10.5 ft long by 2 ft wide by 3 ft high. It really makes a presence and begs for you to touch it. We hope that you get a chance to go by and see it in person in Kerrville at the <a href="http://www.kacckerrville.com/">Kerr Arts & Cultural Center</a> while it is at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Texas.Furniture.Makers.Show">14th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show<span class="userContent">®</span></a>. You can also check out his Mesquite Credenza that is available for sale, some other <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mesquite.Furniture">mesquite furniture</a> as well as some incredible furniture pieces in other woods and materials by some very talented Artists and Makers.</div>
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September always seems to be a stressful month of trying to make up for the slower pace of a heat filled August or sizzling summer (as the case may be.) Show pieces and items are rushed as the arrival of Fall signals "Show Time" at <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg Studios</a>. Lou tries to create a new piece each year for the <a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.org/" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> in an effort to support this showcase of incredible talent. We enjoy visiting with the other artists and Furniture Makers at this and other shows that we attend. The sharing of information and the energy exchange that comes from being in a room filled with such amazing artistic talent is exhilarating! </div>
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In 2008 we met an amazing artistic couple at the <a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/" target="_blank">Western Design Conference</a> in Jackson Hole. Tim Carney of <a href="http://timothyswoodworking.com/" target="_blank">Timothy's Fine Woodworking</a> and Maureen Shaunnessey of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrownBirdStudio" target="_blank">Brown Bird Studio.</a> Maureen is the one that taught me how easy it is to blog and inspired me to start the <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mesquite Musings</a> journey. The have a great group of woodworkers in Montana - <a href="http://helenawoodworkers.com/" target="_blank">The Helena Woodworkers Guild </a></div>
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This is exactly what we believe. We are always sharing techniques, sources, information and just about anything else you can think of! Lou feels that if someone is copying his ideas it is a compliment and not a theft like some may see it as. He knows in his heart of hearts that he will always have a new idea or design in his head and nobody can take that from him.<br />
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<b>14TH ANNUAL TEXAS FURNITURE MAKERS SHOW</b></div>
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Fredericksburg, Texas Jackson Hole, Wyoming Cody, Wyoming</div>
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While <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg Studios</a> did not make the final round in the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82887" target="_blank">Martha Stewart American Made Awards</a> we are currently in the second round of voting in the <a href="https://www.smallbusinessbiggame.com/TX/Lou-Quallenberg-Studios/379889" target="_blank">I</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">ntuit Small Business Big Game Contest</a>. We appreciate your support! You can use this link below to vote for us and who knows maybe Lou will win a Commercial during the <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/47" target="_blank">Super Bowl!</a> </b></span></div>
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PLEASE NOTE: No deer were harmed in the making of our <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">Mesquite Furniture</a>! <b>ALL</b>
antlers used in our <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">Mesquite Furniture</a> are collected White-tailed Deer
sheds. These antlers are NATURALLY shed in the spring and a new set is
regrown each year on the typical White-tailed buck. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">See an Example HERE:<a href="http://www.blogger.com/See%20an%20Example%20HERE:%20http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/game_management/deer/antler_growth/" target="_blank"> http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/game_management/deer/antler_growth/</a></span></div>
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We thought the Antlers might be an appropriate subject as <a href="http://www.cityofllano.com/" target="_blank">Llano</a> <a href="http://www.llanochamber.org/" target="_blank">"The Deer Capital of Texas"</a> gears up for it's annual influx of Deer Hunters. This FALL is once again filling up fast for <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg Studios</a>. We are very proud to announce that Lou's work has been juried into the <b><a href="http://www.llanomuseum.org/" target="_blank">Llano Historical Museum's</a> <a href="http://www.llanomuseum.org/home/shortdescription" target="_blank">"Western Trappings on the Llano"</a></b>
a 77 day Exhibition & Sale held inside the museum. The Exhibition
will showcase 71 Artists from 3 Countries and 15 States. We have listed
the artists with active links to their websites on our web site HERE: <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Western_Trappings_on_the_Llano.html" target="_blank">Western Trappings on The Llano</a>. It Grand Opens alongside the <a href="http://llanochuckwagoncookoff.com/" target="_blank">9th Annual Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook Off</a> and the <a href="http://www.llanoheritagefestival.com/" target="_blank">24th Annual Heritage Festival</a> and features a <b>Live Public Auction</b>
of Artwork donated by the participating Artists to benefit the Llano
County Historical Museum. The show also spotlights 12 Bronze sculptures
by the Internationally known <a href="http://www.jaycontway.com/newsite/" target="_blank">Western Artist Jay Contway</a>. <b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.llanomuseum.org/" target="_blank">"Western Trappings on The Llano"</a> </span>runs from October 18th through January 4th 2014</b> and is creating quite a stir in town. Don't miss it. </div>
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We also hope to Jury into the <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.org/" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a></b></span>
and get a new piece finished in time for the <b>October 31st - November
30th</b> Show. The Application was sent out today and they release the
"Participating Artists" on Sept 6th. So cross your Fingers!</div>
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<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82887" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg's</a> work is currently nominated for <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82887" target="_blank">Martha Stewart's American Made Awards</a></b></span>. Voting goes until Sept 13th so please register and Vote! BTW you can vote up to 6 times daily until the 13th. Vote Here: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82887">http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82887</a><b> THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!</b></div>
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Lou has some exciting new commissions in house that he is
working on. The challenges stretch his talent and and feed his artistic
soul. <b>We are feeling <span style="font-size: large;">BLESSED</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">THANKFUL</span> for our clients both new and old that continue to support his <a href="http://www.louqart.com/index.html" target="_blank">Mesquite Art Furniture Journey</a>.</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mesquite Dining Table with Antler Accents</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Base: Mesquite Antler Dining Tab</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside: Mesquite Antler Dining Table Leg </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside: Antler Mesquite Dining Table Leg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corner: Antler Mesquite Dining Table </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antler Mesquite Dining Table Corner with Slab Top</td></tr>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mesquite Media Chest</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> with Antler Drawer Pulls</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front: Mesquite Media Chest with Antler Pulls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drawers: Mesquite Media Chest with Antler Pulls</td></tr>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mesquite Side Table </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with Antler Drawer Pulls</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front: Mesquite Side Table with Antler Drawer Pulls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side: Mesquite Side Table with Antler Drawer Pulls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top: Mesquite Side Table with Antler Drawer Pulls</td></tr>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mesquite Partners Desk with </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Antler Accents & Drawer Pulls</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Underside Mesquite Partners Desk with Antler Accents & Drawer Pulls </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite Partners Desk with Antler Accents & Drawer Pulls </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite Partners Desk with Antler Accents & Drawer Pulls </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite Partners Desk with Antler Accents & Drawer Pulls </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite Partners Desk with Antler Accents & Drawer Pulls </td></tr>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0Texas, USA31.9685988 -99.90181310000002718.1432428 -120.55611010000003 45.793954799999995 -79.247516100000027tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-24450217522084678142013-07-29T17:14:00.000-05:002013-07-29T17:19:22.846-05:00Mesquite End Tables: Two of a Kind<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite End Tables Two of a Kind</td></tr>
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We delivered a pair of Mesquite End
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The slab tops of this pair of mesquite end tables are a book matched set. Meaning that the two slabs came from the same tree and their placement inside of the tree was right next to each other.
I think it is only fitting that they were side by side growing in the tree and
in their new life as tables they will be together on either side of a
sofa balancing each other with their opposite facing tops. </div>
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We are often called two of a kind, "Lou&Cheryl" is almost a single name in some of our friend's and family's minds. I think that when you view a marriage from the outside looking in, it is easy to romanticize it or make it out to be something easier or better than what it actually is. Do not get me wrong I DO know that what we have is VERY special! But when you are on the outside looking in, you do not see the times of trouble, from times of <a href="http://www.dtrf.org/index.php/about-br-desmoid-tumors/about-desmoid-tumors.html" target="_blank">great illness</a> (see video below), to our seemingly never ending decision of where to live.<br />
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We have weathered many trying times and devastating storms, just as we have at times, ridden the waves of good fortune - sometimes celebrating on the back of a <a href="http://www.harley-davidson.com/" target="_blank">Harley Davidson Motorcycle.</a> We have attempted to master the lesson: that whether good or bad "this to shall pass." We have encouraged each other to grow and discover the passions of our hearts and minds. We have found that fortunately that growth has made us stronger, rather than more separate and grown apart - as it does in some relationships.<br />
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Lou's work is his passion and at times that can be annoying, especially when I have to drag him from the shop covered in sweat and sawdust just to do something with me. It all seems worth it though to be able to stand in the light that he shines as he brings each new piece to life, often from pieces of wood that were destined for the firepit. I get to witness firsthand the growth of his skills as the art in his heart comes pouring out of him, whether he is working on a pair of Mesquite End Tables or his beautiful <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Dancing_Trees.html" target="_blank">Dancing Trees.</a><br />
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He has encouraged me to find myself and my passion whether it is flowers, writing, art, children or the search for my next and latest whim. He has never once said "Oh no here we go again!" He supports my thirst for knowledge and my desire to somehow help our small community with volunteering of my limited healthy hours. He is over protective to say the least, but also the best caregiver I could ever ask for. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Tex Appeal Magazine Interview</b></span></div>
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<li id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21663"><div id="yiv921487272yui_3_7_2_29_1368018878831_62" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yiv921487272yui_3_7_2_29_1368018878831_64"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>How long have you been making
furniture?</i></span> </b>I started making Mesquite Furniture in 2004
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21664">How did you get started in
making furniture?</b></i></span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21668"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"> </span>I have always built and designed photography sets, furniture, and other items even in my youth. I started buil</span>ding
Mesquite Furniture as a business in 2004 when a friend asked me to
create a table for her using mesquite. It took off like crazy from
there.<b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b>Of all woods, why do you use
mesquite wood?</b></i></span> I fell in love with it after the first time I used it. Mesquite is a hard, gnarly wood with a unique beauty. <b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>What unique features does
mesquite wood have?</i></span> </b> It's unusual character flaws, holes, cracks, crevices and grain make it difficult to work but a real stand out once it is finished.<b><br /></b></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21673"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>What is it in a piece of wood
that inspires you to make a piece of furniture? (shape, size,
etc.?)</i></span> </b>I try to use the wood to its natural beauty. It could be the shape, curve, a hole, or the movement and pattern in the grain.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>Where do you find the wood?</i></span> </b><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21677">My Mesquite i<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21676">s
from trees that ranchers in South Texas are having removed from their
fields. I have also retrieved fallen or dead trees from yards, golf
courses </span></span>and other unlikely spots<b>.</b> I definitely do not go around cutting living trees down just to create wood for my work.<b> </b>The special pieces usually end up finding me.<b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b>Do you use power tools,
hand-tools—combination of both?</b></i></span> I use both power tools and hand tools.<b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>Do you make things other than
furniture?</i></span> </b>My work has taken a more sculptural turn and I am working more and more in that direction.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b>Are there any unique processes
involved in working with mesquite?</b></i></span> I create mesquite laminate to
make some of my curves. The wood is cut into thin 1/8" planks and then
stacked back together shaped into a curved jig and then epoxied together
creating a curved piece that is just as strong or stronger than a piece
of solid wood.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>Do you have any formal training
in art or furniture making?</i></span> </b>I was a commercial photographer for 27
years before that I was raised in a photography Studio/School and grew
up learning from several masters but I have no formal training in
furniture and or art. I guess it just comes naturally :)<b> </b></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b>Who’s art or work inspire you
most?</b></i></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21686">Van
Gogh, <a href="http://www.whartonesherickmuseum.org/about.html" target="_blank">Wharton Eschrick</a> and more currently <a href="http://www.finefurnituremaker.com/" target="_blank">David Savage</a> in the UK. I
find inspiration in lots of things especially the female form.</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>Where are you from originally?</i></span> </b>I was born and raised in New Jersey<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21689">
<span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>And what drew you to Llano?</i></span></b> My wife is from Texas and her family
has a ranch out this way. Llano was a good central location with the
beauty of the Hill Country plus a scenic river. It is real hard to take a
Texas Girl out of Texas and she promised me a Harley if I made the move again.<b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><b><i>What would you say is your
“style” of design?</i> </b></span>That is a good question we often have a hard
time classifying it. Organic? Slightly contemporary? Hill Country Chic?
Maybe your readers could help us find a name? We are open to
suggestions.....
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b>Any key points about the
elements of design in your work?</b></i></span> Its all about curves, flow and connection.<b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>Do you take your work to art
shows or other galleries?</i></span> </b><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21696" style="font-weight: normal;">I
am
currently represented by Marta Stafford Fine Art in Marble Falls,
Texas <a href="http://martastaffordfineart.com/">http://martastaffordfineart.com/</a> I like to do more Gallery Style
shows so I do the Texas Furniture
Makers Show in Kerrville, Texas
<a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.org/">http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.org/</a> I have done the Western Design
Conference in Cody Wyoming as well as it's current location Jackson
Hole, Wyoming. <a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/" target="_blank">http://www.westerndesignconference.com/</a> </span>I currently have such a busy schedule that it is hard to make time for shows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><span style="color: black;"><i><b>Can you tell us a little about
your gallery in Llano?</b></i></span></span> </span>I do not have a gallery in Llano at this time.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b>Do you teach any classes?</b></i></span> I have done demonstrations but do not teach any classes right now. I do have a few videos on YouTube.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21701"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i>Commissioned pieces…do
people bring you pieces of mesquite and ask you to make something
out of it? Or do they come to you with a specific need-- type of
piece and ask you to design it?</i></span> </b>Usually they come with a need for a
piece with certain size requirements. I show them slabs from my
inventory that might work or we take our chances with a solid log and
they go through
the entire process we call: tree to table. That includes the mill where
it is
slabbed and the kiln where it is dried for about 12 weeks. We send
photographs throughout the process and some clients have them made into a
coffee table book about their coffee table.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><i><b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372167054303_21704">Of all your creations…what
has been your most favorite piece you’ve made and why?</b></i></span> Dancing
Trees which is seven large slabs
of Mesquite used to create a screen in front of a curved window in a
private Chapel. <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Dancing_Trees.html" target="_blank"> http://www.louqart.com/Dancing_Trees.html </a> This piece
holds a special place in my heart first because the wood came from one
amazing tree in a gentleman's yard in San Angelo. Second because this
project stretched me to my limits and
launched me into more sculptural work. The man never got to see the
Dancing Trees in person because he passed away but his family did and
said it came full circle because their family originally came to the US
from Spain building Missions. To have his tree in a chapel was very
important to both him and his family.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #e69138;"><i><b>What is your public contact info? </b></i></span><br />
<a href="http://www.louqart.com/">www.Lou<b>Q</b>art.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/">www.Mesquite-Musings.blogspot.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/Mesquite.Furniture">www.facebook.com/Mesquite.Furniture</a><br />
Phone: 325-247-4303 Email: info @ Lou<b>Q</b>art.com<br />
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<b>2013</b> <a href="http://www.llanocj.com/">Llano County Journal </a> </div>
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Readers Choice Awards <br />
<b>Best Local Artist</b><br />
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<b>2012 Best Texas Style </b><br />
Texas Furniture Makers Show<br />
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<b>2012 <a href="http://www.woodcraft.com/">WOODCRAFT</a><a href="http://www.woodcraft.com/">®</a> Award</b><br />
Texas Furniture Makers Show<br />
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<b>2011 Furniture Committee Award</b><br />
Texas Furniture Makers Show<br />
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2010 Texas Furniture Makers Show<br />
Curves Coffee Table<br />
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<b>Best Texas Style Furniture </b><br />
2008 Texas Furniture Makers Show<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In case you missed the April/May issue of <a href="http://www.westernartandarchitecture.com/artist/415/lou-quallenberg-studios.html" target="_blank">Western Art & Architecture Magazine</a> our Mesquite Left Side "Sanders Nightstand" was featured as one of their "THINGS WE LOVE" in the section titled "THINGS WE LOVE". We LOVE <a href="http://www.westernartandarchitecture.com/index.php" target="_blank">Western Art & Architecture's Magazine</a> and now have reason to REALLY love it! Thank you for the mention it is so appreciated! We also love many of the "Things" they featured so be sure to check it out.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We feel really blessed to receive such great media attention as we continue along this journey of mesquite furniture making.</span> </b>Sometimes when you are so busy working away and your head is covered deep in sawdust you forget that this is some of the the "IT" that we have been striving for.<b> THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed along the way. </b>Stay tuned because there is SO much more to come....</div>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0Llano, TX 78643, USA30.759345199999991 -98.675037930.650185199999992 -98.8363994 30.868505199999991 -98.513676400000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-75801240441310408582013-05-31T17:02:00.001-05:002013-05-31T17:02:05.054-05:00May's Mesquite Bookshelf: “A man's bookcase will tell you everything...."<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>“A man's bookcase will tell you everything you'll ever need to know about him”
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>“I like to think that when I fall,<br />A rain-drop in Death's shoreless sea,<br />This shelf of books along the wall,<br />Beside my bed, will mourn for me.”
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The "Joanna" Mesquite Bookshelf was
the first of it's kind at Lou Quallenberg Studios. The project
presented it's many challenges in all aspects of design, production and delivery. The clients were familiar with <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg Studios</a> and Lou's level of craftsmanship. They already had two pieces in their home and had mentioned the quality in a "Thank You" note that we shared part of in this: <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2012/12/drifting-along-in-december.html" target="_blank">blog post</a>. They knew the project would take quite some time and yet they were willing to wait. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_things_come_to_those_who_wait" target="_blank">Good things come to those who wait</a>.<br />
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The project started with several sketches: one more linear design and one more sculpted and natural. They chose the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">Natural Sculpted Design</a> and we think it was the right choice even with all of it's challenges and opportunities. (See original sketch above.)<br />
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In order to end up with 5/4" pieces, the process started with the slabbing of a few suitable mesquite logs into 6/4" slabs. Then wood, from the best tree for this project, was taken to the kiln and dried for the next ninety days or so. Since the project had to be added to the busy production schedule, work was not started immediately once the wood was dried. This also allowed the wood to come back to a more natural and environmentally stable moisture content.</div>
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The cracks and holes that are such a frustrating but natural part of mesquite needed to be filled with the black epoxy that has become our partner in this process. All very time consuming and tedious work, it is this attention to detail that makes <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg's work</a> stand out.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lou Quallenberg removes the rot from the Mesquite Cracks</td></tr>
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All of the pieces and parts were then crafted and put together. The shelves were mocked up with spaces to give an idea of the design and it's challenges. Working with these big pieces individually are manageable but once the pieces start going together the size and weight begin to create problems.</div>
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Difficult to move around and maneuver the process once again began to slow its pace.<br />
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The final sculpting and sanding process on the piece as a unit took hours and hours as it was brought to <a href="http://www.louqart.com/about.html" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg</a> standards. Attention to details and lovingly treating, both the back and bottom of the bookshelf and shelves, as if they would be the focal points. These are just few tricks that make Lou's work so special.<br />
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The hand rubbed oil and wax finish took a bit longer than the normal two week process due to the corners, all of the shelves and the unusual on and off wet/humid weather, but once again the process was not pushed or rushed. </div>
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Once finished the "Joanna" Mesquite Bookshelf needed to be photographed. We usually prefer to photograph in the studio but because of size and weight, the piece was photographed on site in the shop and left in only one position. It was a challenge but we feel like it is always worth the effort. Even though none of the photographs of Lou's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mesquite.Furniture" target="_blank">Mesquite Furniture</a> never really capture the true essence and beauty that you see and feel in the presence of each piece.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>“And as I surveyed the clutter of his study I was pleased to see that he
was a man after my own heart. All of his money appeared to have been
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Joanna" Mesquite Bookshelf by Lou Quallenberg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natural Corners</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoaILWJimuBfAKgDhU29pvWzedyKgOhILQa9ObjdZaQVHvNxxSa66RnLHb2QWZXxMTorVTd6qZ70fy1ICGKThhrVUG16zZ9KwqqUwh_rYkH9-2iKJ8IEcqPJ50-_7dX9di3kHPOOSiXUe/s1600/cornertop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoaILWJimuBfAKgDhU29pvWzedyKgOhILQa9ObjdZaQVHvNxxSa66RnLHb2QWZXxMTorVTd6qZ70fy1ICGKThhrVUG16zZ9KwqqUwh_rYkH9-2iKJ8IEcqPJ50-_7dX9di3kHPOOSiXUe/s320/cornertop.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sculpted Corner Top</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesquite Corners</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sculpted Mesquite Shelves</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBmTwFoRX4asy7o61YIFjl6WxPOt_JtWGtlDlH75lqEbiEijjQzVCpo6XnQ2cPBsDVAd3jj_JPPWZMkbPC6c_zxA2pU2BGjPpyh6egXtWL81Xp0B93lxDxco4n_YGzzOiX01It6h4VXkR/s1600/front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBmTwFoRX4asy7o61YIFjl6WxPOt_JtWGtlDlH75lqEbiEijjQzVCpo6XnQ2cPBsDVAd3jj_JPPWZMkbPC6c_zxA2pU2BGjPpyh6egXtWL81Xp0B93lxDxco4n_YGzzOiX01It6h4VXkR/s320/front.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natural Sculpted Mesquite Shelves</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzECkqalbmKVt0QKZL5OZMxckyZlemS0hrNQ7vuUlH4TI54nITIeg_XdXtWKH8VUhGoif5KFB4FaYe1XneAcCiz0FxRx_NbtsApm1KuyN7CANhedkMC_qvUdkl2ggvEo74nzkishMcVnD/s1600/shelves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzECkqalbmKVt0QKZL5OZMxckyZlemS0hrNQ7vuUlH4TI54nITIeg_XdXtWKH8VUhGoif5KFB4FaYe1XneAcCiz0FxRx_NbtsApm1KuyN7CANhedkMC_qvUdkl2ggvEo74nzkishMcVnD/s320/shelves.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sculpted Live Edge Mesquite</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2ATgigm5pqTwtHtOOMjJlnGihDTXHy-YV8Wqxq5c9J68nv0pE-T1FPr8rpTcT-mkT_H3lktt94mRgAzRMW-5XDJghDrbQoFKdqEFDADrZO1Y5KmrXNAEONvE-sQAUJoVKsFObz-Xs8ko/s1600/back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2ATgigm5pqTwtHtOOMjJlnGihDTXHy-YV8Wqxq5c9J68nv0pE-T1FPr8rpTcT-mkT_H3lktt94mRgAzRMW-5XDJghDrbQoFKdqEFDADrZO1Y5KmrXNAEONvE-sQAUJoVKsFObz-Xs8ko/s320/back.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the Back of the shelves are Sculpted</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purple Heart Inlay Accent</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lou Quallenberg's Signature in Mesquite on the Back</td></tr>
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The delivery of the "Joanna" Mesquite Bookshelf was quite the process both in and of itself. All the while the threat of much needed rain hung in the periphery of our minds held at bay only by the desire to do the delivery and make it both good and right. </div>
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Normally Lou prefers to deliver in a covered trailer but this piece because of it's size and weight, he knew would be easier if we did not have to figure out how to get it and the delivery crew through a doorway dealing with trailer walls. This would not normally be a problem as summer approaches in the <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/road-trips/hill-country-texas-road-trip/" target="_blank">Texas Hill Country</a> but thanks to unusual weather patterns the threat of rain (an often prayed for event) threatened to disrupt the delivery process.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>“A bookshelf is as particular to its owner as are his or her clothes; a
personality is stamped on a library just as a shoe is shaped by the
foot.”
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i> <span style="font-size: small;">―
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/11781.Alan_Bennett">Alan Bennett</a></span></i></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arrival at the Mesquite Bookshelf's New Home</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bottom of the Bookshelf and a Proud Client</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Heavy Handful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will it fit through the doorway?!</td></tr>
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We intended to help with the installation all along, but had failed to discuss
electrical outlets and wall stud placement. All of which complicated and
extended the seemingly simple process. Once the proper location was found and fitted. The "Joanna Mesquite Bookshelf was installed with care and screwed securely to the wall. </div>
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The screws were then hidden with <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/louquallenberg" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg's</a> technique. Originally designed as a <a href="http://www.louqart.com/mesquite_bed.html" target="_blank">Mesquite Bed Bolt Cover</a>, the mesquite button covers are held in place with a very strong earth magnet that attracts to the metal screw. Another tiny detail that adds so much to the quality and value of a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lou.quallenberg" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg</a> piece.</div>
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Fortunately the rain held off until the delivery was made. The downpour
made the trip back to <a href="http://www.cityofllano.com/" target="_blank">Llano </a>an adventure in and of itself. Nobody
complained as the land greedily soaked up the much needed moisture and the runoff left floods, damage and destruction as it carved its path through the drought stricken <a href="http://www.texashillcountry.com/" target="_blank">Hill Country</a>.<br />
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Huge thanks go out to the delivery crew Bill Gleason and Karl Rhodes. Special thanks to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw2Rdup_1o8" target="_blank">Shawn Walker</a> for his steady and constant help in shop and wherever needed. We cannot forget our master packer and in house imagineer <a href="http://www.louqart.com/steve_walker_bio.html" target="_blank">Steve Walker</a>.<br />
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<b>Thanks Guys!</b> We could not do it without you.</div>
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We find it quite appropriate that this end of May blog post about a Mesquite Bookshelf comes as graduates of all kinds are crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas. In fact one of our client's children was graduating the day after our delivery.<br />
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<b>WE CONGRATULATE ALL OF THE CLASSES AND GRADUATES OF 2013!! </b></div>
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We especially congratulate our niece, Miss Taylor Leigh Martin as she finishes her High School education and seeks to further her education at Texas State University. She received <b>six</b> Scholarships for her efforts and we applaud her for that!!!</div>
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Thanks go to the following Scholarship providers: </div>
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><a href="http://www.hillcountryedfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Hill Country Higher Education Foundation </a><br /> <a href="http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Etxllano/THE%20LLANO%20WOMEN.htm" target="_blank">Llano County Scholarship : Women's Culture Club</a><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Llano-Masonic-Lodge/116086515086375" target="_blank">Llano Masonic Lodge #242 </a><br /> In Honor of Teacher Mary Fay Wallace by Janice Crenwelge <br /> Mary Turbiville Memorial <br /> <a href="http://www.promotellano.org/Promote_Llano.html" target="_blank">Promote Llano: Dayna Haines Scholarship</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">CONGRATULATIONS! TAYLOR!!!</span></b></span><br />
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com1Llano, TX 78643, USA30.759345199999991 -98.675037930.650185199999992 -98.8363994 30.868505199999991 -98.513676400000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-18594872035999834342013-04-30T22:45:00.000-05:002013-04-30T22:45:01.109-05:00The Music of Mesquite<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The music of our life plays softly in the background with its high notes and low notes, sometimes speeding along at a pace that is hard to keep up with and sometimes drifting lazily through the air hanging softly on each current. Sometimes it plays so loudly you can't hear anything else and at other times so faint that it can't be distinguished from the beat of your heart. One thing is for sure though it is ALWAYS there beating along to the rhythm of our lives.....</div>
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When <a href="http://www.texasapplevalley.com/aboutus.htm" target="_blank">John Caballero</a> asked <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg</a> to create an award for <a href="http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/fellow.php?id=2010_02&type=bio" target="_blank">"Texas Shorty" AKA Jim Chancellor</a> to be presented at this years Llano <a href="http://www.llanofiddlecontest.com/" target="_blank">Fiddle Fest</a>, I was sure he could do it, just not sure how or what would come out of his head and hands. He was super busy with a schedule that was over and past full. I dutifully gathered images of fiddles in all kinds of styles from realistic to abstractly, abstract knowing full well that <a href="http://www.louqart.com/about.html" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg</a> would infuse it with his signature look and unique design style. </div>
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Lou had searched through his inventory for a smaller piece of mesquite. One that was about the right size with some character, but mostly solid and another small piece that would work well as a base.</div>
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The pictures above show the progression of form. As it took shape it really started to have Lou's look, feel and style and yet it started to sing its own sweet little song. Lou had not done much in the way of <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Dancing_Trees.html" target="_blank">sculpture</a> even thought that is the direction his work seems to be taking him more and more. So we THANK John Caballero and the <a href="http://www.llanofiddlecontest.com/index.html" target="_blank">Llano Fiddle Fest</a> for the opportunity to stretch. The incredible response to this little piece of art has the wheels turning for a few more small pieces. Now if we could just add a few more hours to the day....</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> MESQUITE AWARD created for Llano Fiddle Fest and presented to Jim "Texas Shorty" Chancellor</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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So just who was this award being created for? WHO IS <a href="http://www.fiddle.com/articles.page?index=23&articleid=17722" target="_blank">Jim </a><a href="http://www.fiddle.com/articles.page?index=23&articleid=17722" target="_blank">"Texas Shorty" Chancellor</a> ? and why was he getting an award? Let me tell you it was a good thing we did not do this research before Lou did the work or he might have felt too intimidated to do the piece. WOW! This man is a Living Legend! We found him on the <a href="http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/artists/?entity_id=65370&source_type=B" target="_blank">Kennedy Center</a> website, <a href="http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/fellow.php?id=2010_02&type=bio" target="_blank">The National Endowment for the Arts</a>, <a href="http://www.mastersoftraditionalarts.org/featured-artists/jim-%E2%80%9Ctexas-shorty%E2%80%9D-chancellor/" target="_blank">Masters of Traditional Arts</a>. He was everywhere!!! and man can he play the fiddle! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hope that the <b>MUSIC</b> of your life plays as sweetly as it does here in our life and that you take the time to<b> STOP & LISTEN </b>while it plays on.</span><br />
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-10871653969546324882013-03-31T22:49:00.001-05:002013-03-31T23:24:18.091-05:00@LAST was a blast: Llano Art Studio Tour<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"> The 3rd Annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Llano.Art.Studio.Tour" target="_blank">@LAST Llano Art Studio</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Llano.Art.Studio.Tour" target="_blank"> Tour</a> went <span style="font-size: small;">well this year<span style="font-size: small;">.</span> We had over 100 visitors to the shop. The tour is al<span style="font-size: small;">wa<span style="font-size: small;">ys a great <span style="font-size: small;">reason for some spring cleaning and organ<span style="font-size: small;">i<span style="font-size: small;">z<span style="font-size: small;">ing </span></span></span>the shop<span style="font-size: small;">. For the last two years we have been saying maybe next year will be in our new location. But <b>REALLY</b> maybe next year we will finally be in a new larger location. It was obvious this <span style="font-size: small;">year that we are running out of space. The new <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-year-new-tool.html" target="_blank">Mini</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-new-year-new-tool.html" target="_blank">Max machine</a> and all of the <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">mesquite</a> wood leave no r<span style="font-size: small;">oom for th<span style="font-size: small;">e<span style="font-size: small;"> pieces and projects that are on the <span style="font-size: small;">work schedule. It <span style="font-size: small;">has become a balancing act to find sp<span style="font-size: small;">ace to work in.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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John Caballero of <a href="http://www.texasapplevalley.com/aboutus.htm" target="_blank">Apple Valley Orchard</a> and <a href="http://www.llanofiddlefest.com/" target="_blank">Llano Fiddle Fest</a> fame stopped by and serenaded us with a few tunes on the mandolin. He is one hard working guy and we really appreciated his taking the time out to hang with us. I know we were not the only ones on the art studio tour that he visited and played for. Thank you John!</div>
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February is the month known for the heart. With Valentine's Day falling at the halfway point in the month, the CDC creating awareness of Heart Disease by proclaiming February <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/" target="_blank">American Heart Month</a> and the <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/" target="_blank">American Heart Association's</a>: Wear Red Day on Feb 1st. Hearts abound and surround us during this month long tribute to hearts everywhere. Even in Llano, Texas at Lou Quallenberg Studios the heart takes center stage as annually on February 14th Lou creates a mesquite heart for the quote "love of his life". You can't spell heart without art! This month I wanted to show support for a few wood Artists with heart that we are trying to support through<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/" target="_blank"> KickStarter.</a></div>
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If you are not familiar with KickStarter it is an online funding platform for creative projects similar to <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/" target="_blank">IndiGoGo</a> another online crowdfunding platform that is a bit more global and less specific project oriented. Both sites have their advantages but we seem to be drawn to KickStarter projects for some reason. The KickStarter funded film <i>Inocente</i> — the story of a 15-year old girl from California who
refuses to give up her dream of being an artist — just won an Oscar for Best Documentary (Short Subject). It was one of three KickStarter films that received Oscar nominations.</div>
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The first KickStarter campaign that we contributed to was our artist friends Al and Mary Hone's <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desertravenart/freedom-in-a-feather" target="_blank">Freedom in a feather</a> project to purchase PMC clay, tools and a kiln. We have always loved the wood carving and artwork of <a href="http://alhone.com/" target="_blank">Al Hone</a> and credit him as the reason Lou started doing the <a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/" target="_blank">Western Design Conference</a> in Cody, Wyoming. The project was unfortunately unsuccessful at funding but it got us hooked. We began regularly looking at the projects to see if anything new was of interest. We were hugely disappointed to miss out on Joshua Harker's 3D printed filigre skull <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshharker/crania-anatomica-filigre-me-to-you" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Crania Anatomica Filigre: Me to You<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span></a></div>
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We were excited to discover the work of James McNabb of <a href="http://www.mcnabbstudio.com/" target="_blank">McNabb &Co.</a> with his City Series. Even more excited when we realized that he would soon be doing a KickStarter Project, which meant we could have a small piece of his amazing work. We also felt it necessary to support him winning a <a href="http://www.lagunatools.com/" target="_blank">Laguna Tools</a> Band Saw in their <a href="http://www.lagunatools.com/ShowUsYourLove2013-Gallery" target="_blank">Show us your Love Contest</a>. A great bandsaw is a required tool for the kind of work he is doing. We love the fact that he works with his wife and has his dog featured on his KickStarter and website. As we post this he is less than $100 from his $5000 goal on Kickstarter and with 16 days to go we think you should go sign up and support him and his amazing work.</div>
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The thing about these two wood artists is they each have unique vision and an obvious passion, putting their <b>HEART</b> into their work. We truly love to be around and support talented artists in as many ways as we can. I know that if we had unlimited resources this is where it would go. With that said an idea has been brewing. As we outgrow our current location and begin the work of finding and relocating to a larger property and pace. Perhaps it is an opportunity to create a place of art. A place of learning and sharing between artists and our rural community. A place for artists to reside on location in guest houses to pursue their passions. As the dream or vision comes more into focus perhaps a <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/" target="_blank">KickStarter</a> project will help make it into a reality.</div>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0Llano, TX 78643, USA30.759345199999991 -98.675037930.650185699999991 -98.8363994 30.868504699999992 -98.513676400000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-26111261240591967392013-01-31T14:28:00.000-06:002013-02-01T16:55:26.402-06:00A New Year & A New Tool<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well we are already thirty one days into the New Year and I am wondering where all those days went? If time continues at this speed we will be buying Christmas presents again in a few weeks. </div>
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The new year came with a new piece of equipment for the shop to help
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our new arrival from Italy finally made it off the trailer and into the shop. It is even BIGGER than <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BarneyTheWoodshopWonderDog" target="_blank">BARNEY</a>!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now how do we get it off the trailer and into the shop without damaging Matthew's new BIG box?!</td></tr>
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But first we had to get it off the trailer and into the shop. I tried to ask for a little local help on facebook but we could not get a signal to use facebook on phone, tablet or computer that afternoon so we had to go manual and back to the basics. It was just that kind of day. So rolling the thing on logs just like the Egyptians and other ancient cultures seemed a no brainer. <br />
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Get Woodworking Week was conceived and developed by Tom Lovino of <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://tomsworkbench.com/get-woodworking/" target="_blank">Tomsworkbench.com</a> a frequent columnist for, <a href="http://www.woodmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Wood Magazine</a> writing as "The Shop Monkey" as well as Tom’s Tips on <a href="http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/woodtalk/" target="_blank">Wood Talk Online.</a> The basic idea is that all of the woodworking bloggers and podcasters
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woodworkers in an effort to encourage them to get into the craft. <b> <i>In support of "Get Wood working Week" </i></b><b><i>we will offer a special MESQUITE prize drawing that week. To be eligible you must do each of the following: #1 comment on a blog post in Mesquite Musings #2"Like" our Mesquite Furniture Page on Facebook #3 Friend or Subscribe to Lou Quallenberg on Facebook #4 "Like" Barney the Woodshop Wonder Dog on Facebook #5 Post a photo of a wood project that you made, want to make or are making to the Mesquite Furniture page on facebook - It does not have to be made from mesquite. (You cannot be a regular woodworking hobbyist or pro - this is for newbies people!)</i></b></span></div>
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We hope that we are better hu<b>mans</b> with the passing of this past year. I think we have grown and become even more aware of our challenges and weaknesses as well as our strengths. It is our true goal to be better, more loving people on this incredible planet and we will keep trying until we get it right.<br />
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com1Llano, TX 78643, USA30.759345199999991 -98.675037930.65018469999999 -98.8363994 30.868505699999993 -98.513676400000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-90057726842455115482012-12-31T15:53:00.000-06:002012-12-31T15:53:36.895-06:00"Drifting" along in December<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The name "Drift" came to us as Lou was working on the piece. The sculpted part of this floating three part table almost looked like a piece of driftwood. One artist observer commented "mermaid" about the piece. "Drift" is a new concept piece "including the sculpture or art into the actual coffee table." We have looked and not seen anything else like it online or otherwise. It is definitely the direction that Lou's work will move in as he continues to stretch and grow artistically. Much more sculptural and artistic but still functional. <br />
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"Drift" Description:<br />
<i><b>This new concept piece for the artist represents an evolution in his distinct design style.
The piece combines and incorporates his signature, sculpted, live-edge
style with a more sculptural, art piece, edge slab. This Texas mesquite
coffee table features the artist's signature floating top as well as a
floating, sculptural, conversation piece, edge slab. The “float” is
achieved atop seven stainless steel pins, welded to four steel bars that
are screwed into routered grooves in the table top. The base was kept
straight and simple to keep the focus on the sculptural top. A black
epoxy is used to fill selected holes cracks and crevices. Lou attempts
to draw the soul of the tree into each piece he creates. If you get a
chance to look at and touch his work you will probably find it talking
to you, maybe even singing. It is a goal Lou Quallenberg tries to reach
in each of his pieces. </b></i><br />
<i><b>Dimensions: 16” height x 32” width x 104” length </b></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: black;">Here is a fragment of the poem that came to my mind as I unwrapped the blanket:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">All are architects of Fate,<br />
Working in these walls of Time;<br />
Some with massive deeds and great,<br />
Some with ornaments of rhyme.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Nothing useless is, or low;<br />
Each thing in its place is best;<br />
And what seems but idle show<br />
Strengthens and supports the rest.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">For the structure that we raise,<br />
Time is with materials filled;<br />
Our to-days and yesterdays<br />
Are the blocks with which we build.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Truly shape and fashion these;<br />
Leave no yawning gaps between;<br />
Think not, because no man sees,<br />
Such things will remain unseen.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">In the elder days of Art,<br />
Builders wrought with greatest care<br />
Each minute and unseen part;<br />
For the Gods see everywhere.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Let us do our work as well,<br />
Both the unseen and the seen;<br />
Make the house, where Gods may dwell,<br />
Beautiful, entire, and clean.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black;">Happy Holidays,</span></i> <i><span style="color: black;">Tad
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<span style="font-size: small;">WOW!!! We recognized bits of the poem <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/hwlongfellow/bl-hwl-builders.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"</span>The Builders" </a>from <a href="http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/hwlongfellow/bl-hwl-seaside.htm" target="_blank">"The Seaside and the Fireside"</a><b> </b>by <a href="http://www.hwlongfellow.org/" target="_blank">Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span>(1807-1882) but what an honor to have<span style="font-size: small;"> a client/collector <span style="font-size: small;">say this about your work. Obviously the love<span style="font-size: small;">, passion and <span style="font-size: small;">attention to detail, <b>DO </b>come across and speak to those willing to listen<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Builders wrought with greatest care<br />
Each minute and unseen part;</span></span></b><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span></i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">For the Gods see everywhere.</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6605196867591037789" target="_blank">Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</a></span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As December and 2012 drift to a close we THANK YOU for your support of this <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">mesquite furniture</a> making adventure. We wish you a beautiful and wonderful New Year, full of health, wealth, wisdom and most of all family and friends!</span></span></div>
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-76129638121681145292012-11-30T23:11:00.006-06:002012-11-30T23:11:54.404-06:00THANKFUL for this Magnificent Mesquite Adventure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As November days speed to a final end we find ourselves so very thankful for the many wonderful people who have made this <a href="http://www.louqart.com/" target="_blank">magnificent mesquite adventure</a> possible. <br />
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The loyal client base that has after a first experience in creating a <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">custom, mesquite piece</a> with Lou Quallenberg, then come back for a second, third (or even more) commissioned piece. Our client's privacy and confidentiality is always protected and treated with absolute respect so we won't reveal names. They know who they are and we applaud them each and every one for their support and friendship. Without them Lou would not be able to do what he does with mesquite. Our clients past, present and future are the biggest blessing we
have as a furniture making company. We can't do this without you so we
THANK YOU for your interest and investment in <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">Lou Quallenberg Studios</a>.
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Our dear friends Karl and Mary Rhodes who are always there to lend a hand, a truck, a trailer, a camera, book, magazine or whatever else might be needed in the moment. Their sweet and thoughtful encouragement and friendship has helped tame this rocky road we have been traveling on. We could not have done it without you both.</div>
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Eva and Tyson Broad, the muse and her mister, for allowing us to use their beautiful home as a gallery and storehouse for the uncommissioned larger pieces of Lou's work that are not in a show, gallery or showroom. It was Eva that first tempted Lou to try his hand in mesquite. Her table is the piece that launched this beautiful journey in mesquite. She is the mesquite muse. They also provide a safe, warm and loving home for our <a href="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/136656169914105329_H6mn4daF.jpg" target="_blank">Barney</a> (and previously <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zgf2wieHqE" target="_blank">Louie</a>) when we must travel for a show, delivery or a much needed break.</div>
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Thanks go out to <a href="http://www.louqart.com/steve_walker_bio.html" target="_blank">Steve Walker</a> and the Walker family for allowing the shop to be built on their home site. Steve's creative and engineering mind has helped many undo able projects come to fruition. His constant tinkering has kept old machines running and created impressive jigs. Without his packing skills we would certainly be at a loss and probably need more than one truck or trailer. </div>
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Shawn Walker for his dedication to learning the craft and dutiful sanding. His calm driving skills and ability to handle a trailer have gotten us on time to deliveries and long distance shows. <br />
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Heather Walker Martin for never saying "NO". Whether it is to ride along to the show to check on a piece. to let Barney out for a much needed bathroom break, unload a trailer of wood or take me to then store when I am not feeling well and cannot drive. She is always there for us.</div>
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Many thanks go to Mary Frances Camp and Jesse Handel of <a href="http://www.galeria19.com/HTMLs/Quallenbergbio.html" target="_blank">Galeria 19 Fine Art</a> for the beautiful Gallery space and knowledgeable representation that they have provided for the past year in <a href="http://www.fbgtx.org/" target="_blank">Fredericksburg, Texas</a>. They treat Lou's mesquite pieces as art and that is after all what we have been reaching for: Art that functions as furniture. We are thankful to be a part of such a thoughtful and beautiful art collection. Check them out when you are in <a href="http://www.fbgtx.org/" target="_blank">Fredericksburg</a> or look around online <a href="http://www.galeria19.com/HTMLs/NewHomeFbg.html" target="_blank">http://www.galeria19.com/</a><br />
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We thank Ann & <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barry.d.bradley?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Barry Bradley</a> of <a href="http://www.artisansatrockyhill.com/" target="_blank">Artisans at Rocky Hill</a> who allowed us to be a part of their Gallery for several years and knew from a business standpoint when it was time to go our separate ways. Stop by and see the wonderful works by their Texas and Hill Country artists.<br />
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We have to thank the guys that keep our mesquite inventory slabbed, planed and kiln dried. For the regular sized stuff Lee Westphal at <a href="http://www.sagecreekfarm.com/" target="_blank">Sage Creek Farms</a> does a spectacular job milling and air drying. We appreciate Lee and Kristina's friendship. They also make wonderful soaps and other handmade gifts. So check them out online at: <a href="http://www.sagecreekfarm.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sagecreekfarm.com/ </a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon Berdoll's Pecan Slab Table</td></tr>
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<br />This pecan and mesquite hutch created by Lee Westphal would make a great gift for someone special. It won a Judges Special Award at the <a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.com/" target="_blank">13th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> which ends December 8th.<br />
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For milling our oversized logs and kiln drying our inventory we use the very professional services of Brandon Berdoll at <a href="http://berdollsawmill.com/" target="_blank">Berdoll Sawmill</a>. Check out the website: <a href="http://berdollsawmill.com/" target="_blank">http://berdollsawmill.com/</a> and like them on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Berdoll-Sawmill-Furniture-Co/215565871831868" target="_blank">HERE</a> <br />
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Brandon Berdoll's pecan table won an Honorable Mention at the <a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.com/" target="_blank">13th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> and would make another great gift! (Sorry for the poor quality image it really is beautiful.)<br />
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Speaking of the <a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.com/" target="_blank">13th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> we say a HUGE round of THANK YOU'S to this year's Chairman Larry Moss and Judges:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Philip C. Lowe</strong> is an award winning furniture maker,
author, and founder of <a href="http://www.furnituremakingclasses.com/fim/" target="_blank">The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts</a>,
internationally known for its dedication to excellence in the art of
classical woodworking techniques applied to the art of furniture design
and construction. In 2005, Phil received the Cartouche Award, the
highest honor bestowed by the Society of American Period Furniture
Makers and in 2010 he was granted the 2010 Bulfinch Award for
Artisanship presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture &
Classical America.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Gordon McDougal</strong> is the owner of McDougal Gallery
of Fine Woodworking in San Antonio. Gordon completed a one-year
apprenticeship with Jeff Green of Bucks County, PA, and attended the
Marc Adams School of Woodworking where he earned a Masters Level
Certificate in Woodworking.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Randy Johnson</strong> is the Editor in Chief for <a href="http://americanwoodworker.com/" target="_blank">American Woodworker</a> and <a href="http://www.woodwork-magazine.com/" target="_blank">Woodwork</a> magazines in Eagan, MN. Randy studied
art and industrial arts education at the U. of Wisconsin-River Falls and
later received a Master’s degree in Industrial Technology Education
from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, with an emphasis in
furniture construction and design. Prior to joining the media world,
Randy owned a custom furniture business specializing in the designing
and building of custom furniture. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lou Quallenberg's Award Winning Sculpted Mesquite Coffee Table "Drift" (Photo by Chris Kemler)</td></tr>
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They awarded Lou Quallenberg's "Drift" Table the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html" target="_blank">"Best Texas Style"</a> Award. This makes it the fourth time he has won this award. (See them ALL on our website here: <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show.</a>) Lou's Drift Mesquite Coffee Table also won the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="size10 ArialBlack10"><a href="http://www.woodcraft.com/" target="_blank">WOODCRAFT®</a> Award</span><span class="size12 ArialBlack12"> </span></span>chosen by the sponsor from <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="size10 ArialBlack10"><a href="http://www.woodcraft.com/" target="_blank">WOODCRAFT®</a>. Read more about the "Drift" table at: <a href="http://www.eyesin.com/design/2012/texas-furniture-makers-show-features-high-design/" target="_blank">Eyes IN</a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="size10 ArialBlack10"><a href="http://www.eyesin.com/design/2012/texas-furniture-makers-show-features-high-design/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="size10 ArialBlack10"> and next months mesquite musings blog post.</span></span><br />
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<b>2012 TEXAS FURNITURE MAKERS SHOW AWARD WINNERS</b></div>
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<b>First Place (Best of Show)</b><br /> Frank Strazza, Waco TX "Roses" Federal Style Hall Table<br /> <br /> <b>Second Place </b></div>
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Randolph Secrest, Spicewood TX Trunk <br /> <br /> <b>Third Place </b><br /> Bert Ray, Wimberley TX "Blossom Table II" <br /> <br /> <b>Best Contemporary Style </b><br /> James Breaux, San Antonio TX Haidinger's Brush" Table <br /> <br /> <b>Best Traditional Style</b><br /> Caleb James, Katy TX Settee <br /> <br /> <b>Best Texas Style </b><br /> Lou Quallenberg, Llano TX "Drift" Coffee Table <br /> <br /> <b>Best Art Style </b><br /> Jeremy Grubb, Dickinson TX "Rising Sun" Console <br /> <br /> <b>Best Apprentice </b><br /> John Burton, Arlington TX Blanket Chest <br /> <br /> <b>Woodcraft’s People’s Choice </b><br /> Frank Strazza, Waco TX "Roses" Federal Style Hall Table <br /> <br /> <b>Judges’ Special Award / Fine Woodworking® </b><br /> Lee Westphal, Burnet TX Display Cabinet <br /> <br /> <b>Judges’ Special Award / Alamo Hardwoods </b><br /> Brooke M. Davis, Austin TX Intertwined Series: Bench <br /> <br /> <b>Judges’ Special Award / Alamo Hardwoods </b><br /> Barry Bradley, Fredericksburg TX "Smoke Signals" Table <br /> <br /> <b>Judges’ Special Award / Allen & Allen </b><br /> Danny Kamerath, Dallas TX "Kampa" Coffee Table <br /> <br /> <b>Judges’ Special Award / Dakota Premium Hardwood </b><br /> Leo Litto, Austin TX Work Table <br /> <br /> <b>Furniture Committee Award /Artisans at Rocky Hill </b><br /> Mark Seay, Plano TX Wind Rose Table <br /> <br /> <b>SAPFM Award / Society of American Period Furniture Makers </b><br /> W. Malcolm Granberry, Houston TX Spine Chest <br /> <br /> <b>Woodturners’ Choice Award / Hill Country Turners </b><br /> Caleb James, Katy TX Settee <br /> <br /> <b>Woodcraft® Sponsor’s Award </b><br /> Lou Quallenberg, Llano TX "Drift" Coffee Table <br /> <br /> <b>Johnny Jones Sponsor's Award </b><br /> Jon Percy, Austin TX "Fallen Leaves" Bench <br /> <br /> <b>Honorable Mentions: </b><br /> Carl Powell, Bartlett TX KOA Top Table <br /> <br /> Wayne Locke, Austin TX Chair <br /> <br /> Wayne Delyea, Granbury TX Rocking Chair <br /> <br /> Brad Dawson, Kemah TX Curio/Display Cabinet <br /> <br /> Brandon Berdoll, Cedar Creek TX Spalted Pecan Coffee Table </div>
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Finally thanks go out to our MANY
artist friends that provide advice, insight, encouragement and most
importantly inspiration. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Please remember to support an artist this
holiday season.</b></span> Buy your gifts locally first, then Texas made, and
finally Made in the USA!<br />
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See a list of some of our artist friends here: <span style="font-size: large;"> <b><a href="http://www.louqart.com/Art_Artists_Artisans_Made_In_the_USA.html" target="_blank">ART and ARTISTS</a></b></span><br />
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www.LouQart.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985412540806858936noreply@blogger.com0Llano, TX 78643, USA30.7593452 -98.675037930.7047657 -98.7540019 30.813924699999998 -98.596073900000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6605196867591037789.post-26994358011793138232012-10-30T12:06:00.002-05:002012-10-30T12:06:31.572-05:00Time keeps ticking away <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Time is ticking away. The year is already winding down. Is it just me? or is time moving faster? It seems as if there is not enough time in the day to get all of the many things that are required to function in this day and age, accomplished. Most of the things originally considered time savers have actually snuck their way into the time waster category. Cell phones make us slaves to their tones and vibrations. The internet that connects us to everything and everyone, tempts us with meaningless info, cute cat photos, bizarre happenings, and viral videos. Don't let me get started on social media.....</div>
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Lou is often overheard saying he does not have enough time left in this lifetime to complete the many projects he has bouncing around in his brain. I have seen some of his <a href="http://www.louqart.com/sketches.html" target="_blank">sketches</a> and I know he is right. Don't get me wrong, I know he will definitely be leaving behind an artistic trail of <a href="http://www.louqart.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">mesquite furniture </a>and objet all photographed, cataloged and assigned to their original buyers and locations. I suspect this feeling is true of most artists and probably one of the very catalysts that drive them to produce that thing that they each do so well - their own individualized "art."<br />
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We are currently under a serious time crunch as Lou tries to finish up a new piece for the <a href="http://www.texasfurnituremakersshow.com/" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> and a few commissioned pieces that are due to the clients in early November. This has been an incredibly busy year for us and we feel so very blessed to have such great clients, both old and new. Last year Lou did not even have time to attempt creating a new piece for the <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Texas_Furniture_Makers_Show.html" target="_blank">Texas Furniture Makers Show</a> and we ended up putting in an earlier more primitive piece. Lou Quallenberg's work has become much more sculptural and artistic. <b>This years entry piece will clearly show how much his work has evolved. </b><br />
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We recently had the opportunity to visit with our friends, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Natures-Forms-by-Les-Powers-Artist/155188521184742" target="_blank">Utah Artist Les Powers</a> and his wonderful wife Tauni. They stopped by <a href="http://www.cityofllano.com/" target="_blank">Llano</a> on their way to a show in <a href="http://www.austintexas.org/" target="_blank">Austin</a> to visit, see the shop and pick up some <a href="http://www.louqart.com/index.html" target="_blank">mesquite</a> wood. Les makes such amazing sculptural pieces combining wood and stone that wrap, twist and weave around each other. Each one carefully named and thought out with a story full of meaning. His work can be viewed online at <a href="http://naturesforms.net/">NaturesForms.net</a>. During our visit Les made the same comment Lou does about not having enough time to produce all the work floating around in his head. I think Lou feels the way about Les's brain that I feel about his. <b>"In awe"</b> is a probably a simple way to describe it.<br />
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We met Les & Tauni at the <a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/" target="_blank">Western Design Conference</a> in 2008 the first year it was held in <a href="http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/" target="_blank">Jackson Hole</a>, Wyoming. We connected immediately and chose to meet up and hang out again at the <a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/" target="_blank">Western Design Conference</a> the following year, along with <a href="http://timothyswoodworking.com/" target="_blank">Tim Carney</a> and his beautiful artist wife <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/montanaraven/" target="_blank">Maureen<span class="st"> Shaughnessy </span></a>- who by the way encouraged us to start this blog. Meeting and sharing with <a href="http://www.louqart.com/Western_Design_Conference.html" target="_blank">incredible artists</a> is one of our favorite social pastimes. We met <a href="http://www.milocreekcarvings.com/mcc/index.cfm/artist/" target="_blank">Tom Dean</a> of <a href="http://www.milocreekcarvings.com/mcc/" target="_blank">Milo Creek Carvings</a> at the 2009 WDC and continue to joke and tease with him to this day. We always enjoy connecting, sharing and feeding the inspiration and energy that occurs as <a href="http://mesquite-musings.blogspot.com/2009/10/good-luck-great-folks-success.html" target="_blank">artists gather, socialize and share</a>. <br />
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are some of the most driven, courageous people on the face of the
earth. They deal with more day-to-day rejection in one year than most
people do in a lifetime.... Every day, artists face the financial
challenge of living a freelance lifestyle, the disrespect of people who
think they should get real jobs, and their own fear that they’ll never
work again. Every day, they have to ignore the possibility that the
vision they have dedicated their lives to is a pipe dream. With every
role, they stretch themselves, emotionally and physically, risking
criticism and judgment. With every passing year, many of them watch as
the other people their age achieve the predictable milestones of normal
life - the car, the family, the house, the nest egg. Why? Because
artists are willing to give their entire lives to a moment - to that
line, that laugh, that gesture, or that interpretation that will stir
the audience’s soul. Artists are beings who have tasted life’s nectar in
that crystal moment when they poured out their creative spirit and
touched another's heart. In that instant, they were as close to magic,
God, and perfection as anyone could ever be. And in their own hearts,
they know that to dedicate oneself to that moment is worth a thousand
lifetimes.” - <a href="http://www.davidackert.com/" target="_blank">David Ackert</a></span></span></span></span></span></b></h5>
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We would have never known about the show if we had not discovered the incredible work of <a href="http://alhone.com/" target="_blank">Al Hone </a>in a copy of the <a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/sourcebook/" target="_blank">Sourcebook</a> from the <a href="http://www.westerndesignconference.com/artists/" target="_blank">Western Design Conference</a>. His work and the opportunity to meet him was one of the reasons we decided to do that final 2006 Western Design Conference in <a href="http://www.cityofcody-wy.gov/" target="_blank">Cody, Wyoming</a>. (That and the fact that <a href="http://www.sam-maloof.com/" target="_blank">Sam Maloof</a> was one of the judges!)</div>
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Al and <a href="http://www.desertravenart.com/who-are-we/" target="_blank">Mary Hone</a> and their pup named <a href="http://roxythetravelingdog.com/" target="_blank">Roxie</a> are the authentic faces of Western art and design. Al's award winning carved masterpieces and sculptures are so incredible in their detail and design.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alhone.com/functional-art/" target="_blank">Longhorn Cabinet 90h x 46w x 21d </a></td></tr>
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For more take a look at his website: <a href="http://alhone.com/">AlHone.com</a>. Mary uses <a href="http://www.desertravenart.com/old-trade-beads-2/" target="_blank">antique trade beads</a> and creates beautiful beaded jewelry, leather work and accessories inspired by native Indian patterns and design. Together they are traveling the country in an RV, creating their art and living their dream. I suspect that even living that lifestyle they still feel time leaking away here and there. Who knows maybe quelling that feeling of time shrinking away is why they chose to pack up and hit the road in the first place.<br />
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