Master Craftsman

Long Island luthier Cris Mirabella creates handmade artisan guitars of breathtaking beauty and sound quality — and he learns everything he needs to know when he strums them for the first time.

When it comes to waterfront property, few can match the expertise or experience of Darian Odabasi. But it’s a different type of waterfront.

Inside each Behind The Hedges magazine, our Master Craftsman column highlights people who help make our house a home.

Mike Brody, co-founder of Crescendo Designs in Southampton, wants to make the walls of your media room disappear so you can focus completely on the movie-watching experience.

East End digital artist Harris Allen explores the contradictions inherent in capturing the natural world on video.

East End artist Scott Bluedorn’s work centers around the idea of civilization meeting and clashing in the wilderness.

Flower farmer Kim Endres of Backyard Blooms grows specialty cut flowers taking care to make quality and sustainability her priority.

Zachary Nguyen, the owner of Torii Koi and Pond, has become the master on Long Island of creating koi ponds.

Ian Love only began making art from fallen trees about six years ago. But his work is getting serious attention from architects, designers and tastemakers.

Gregg Klewicki, also known as Gregg the Woodcarver, has left his mark on Long Island and is continuing to do so. Bear carvings are his signature, particularly benches flanked by two brown bears holding up the seat with their paws.