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Master Craftsman

Master Craftsman: Harris Allen and the View Through the Window

Harris Allen, digital art
Master Craftsman
By Marc Horowitz

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

Master Craftsman: Scott Bluedorn and the Riddles of the Wilderness

Scott Bluedorn, Master Craftsman, art
Master Craftsman
By Marc Horowitz

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

Master Craftsman: Kim Endres’ Backyard Blooms

Backyard Blooms, Kim Endres, Master Craftsman, flowers
Master Craftsman
By Taylor K. Vecsey

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

Master Craftsman: Zachary Nguyen’s Koi Create Peaceful Backyard Ponds

Zachary Nguyen, koi ponds, Long Island
Garden
By Claude Solnick

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

Master Craftsman: Ian Love and the Music of Trees

Ian Love, Master Craftsman
Master Craftsman
By Marc Horowitz

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.

‘Bearing’ His Soul Through Chainsaw Carving

Cover photo, Gregg Klewicki Master Craftsman, chainsaw carvings
Master Craftsman
By Claude Solnik

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.

Elissa Capetanakis and the Zen of Plant Styling

Imaginariums by Elissa
Master Craftsman
By Marc Horowitz

Elissa Capetanakis of Imaginariums by Elissa calls herself a plant stylist, and she creates terraniums, designs tablescapes and holds workshops.

Frank Tedeschi and the Art of Finishing

Frank Tedeschi, finishing
Master Craftsman
By Claude Solnick

Frank Tedeschi Sr. specializes in making older furniture look new or at least good as new. So it’s no surprise that he’s very aware of what, technically, constitutes an antique.

Magic Murals: Jil Gordon Transforms Rooms With Art

Master Craftsman, Jil Gordon, murals
Master Craftsman
By Claude Solnik

Jil Gordon, a Delray Beach resident and artist who specializes in murals, is in the business of creating a “wow” effect in homes around the country.

Ron Barbagallo: The Pinball Wizard

Ron Barbagallo, pinball machines
Master Craftsman
By Claude Solnik

Ron Barbagallo goes full tilt on refurbishing pinball machines as these intricate throwback games end up in residential game rooms.

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