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SIGNS, AWARDS & BRANDED PRODUCTS

made from locally sourced reclaimed materials

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THE GLENN on GLENN
Brand Logo Lobby Art - Multi Family Housing Victoria

Situated in the lobby, this 4ft diameter art piece makes the perfect statement! It was custom made to fit with existing branding, using lasercut reclaimed cedar and metallic G with white shadow effect

MANA WELLNESS
Brand Logo Artwork - Massage Therapy Vancouver

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This piece was designed to compliment the tranquility of the massage therapy room at Mana Wellness. With soothing floating logo branded shapes combined with the character that only comes from reclaimed cedar.

PROMISE VANCOUVER
Merging 'Beauty & Function' through reclaimed white-washed cedar & LED back-lit colour changing light

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REVIEWS

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"You exceeded our expectations in design, price, timeline, and ultimately finished product!"

"You will not find a better talent or service in our area"

"A master craftsman and creative. He was able to translate our vision into reality"

THE VILLAGE LANGLEY
'Clear & Bold' signs with a 'Vintage' style & finish

STANTEC ARCHITECTS
Laser - etched 'values' art boards

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HOT SAUCE DIGITAL MARKETING
Acoustic dampening art panels

3 custom signs for @perryriverlodge in Revelstoke. Western Red Cedar from the Sunshine Coast with a combination of acrylic lettering and etched and painted graphics.

3 custom signs for @perryriverlodge in Revelstoke. Western Red Cedar from the Sunshine Coast with a combination of acrylic lettering and etched and painted graphics.

It’s always a privilege to make plaques that commemorate years of faithful service! This one is made from white oak with an ebony waxed fir frame and incorporates a detailed etch of the CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell 🚢

It’s always a privilege to make plaques that commemorate years of faithful service! This one is made from white oak with an ebony waxed fir frame and incorporates a detailed etch of the CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell 🚢

It’s always a privilege to make the thank you plaques for the speakers of @creativemorningsvancouver next week I look forward to hearing @ohmadeleine sharing around the theme CYCLE. And while I’m on the theme, this plaque was made from a reCYCLED Douglas fir roof beam!

It’s always a privilege to make the thank you plaques for the speakers of @creativemorningsvancouver next week I look forward to hearing @ohmadeleine sharing around the theme CYCLE. And while I’m on the theme, this plaque was made from a reCYCLED Douglas fir roof beam!

Glad to be able to rush this sign through for @inboxbooths for their booth @idsvancouver What’s particularly cool about this as it was made from offcuts/defective material from their booths! That’s #circulareconomy right there!

Glad to be able to rush this sign through for @inboxbooths for their booth @idsvancouver What’s particularly cool about this as it was made from offcuts/defective material from their booths! That’s #circulareconomy right there!

Custom 4 guitar stand from reclaimed cedar, leather and plexiglass #guitarstand #guitarpaddles

Custom 4 guitar stand from reclaimed cedar, leather and plexiglass #guitarstand #guitarpaddles

Before production, initial designs are provided and final renderings developed for client approval. These 3 are currently in production for @perryriverlodge

Before production, initial designs are provided and final renderings developed for client approval. These 3 are currently in production for @perryriverlodge

Custom Sign for the officers mess on board HMCS Ottawa as a keep sake. @hmcs.ncsmottawa

Custom Sign for the officers mess on board HMCS Ottawa as a keep sake. @hmcs.ncsmottawa

Well that was an EPIC morning! @creativemorningsvancouver moves into @vanartgallery kicking off with a tasty @thelazygourmet breakfast, followed by excellent live music by @peerpressuresongclub and a real treat with speaker Devon French @empower_move_ment Thanks for being so authentic, vulnerable and humble. It’s a privilege to be part of this community and make the thank you plaque each month for the speaker. 🙏🏼👏🏼

Well that was an EPIC morning! @creativemorningsvancouver moves into @vanartgallery kicking off with a tasty @thelazygourmet breakfast, followed by excellent live music by @peerpressuresongclub and a real treat with speaker Devon French @empower_move_ment Thanks for being so authentic, vulnerable and humble. It’s a privilege to be part of this community and make the thank you plaque each month for the speaker. 🙏🏼👏🏼

What a privilege to get to make this land acknowledgment plaque for @vanaqua last month. Made from reclaimed Douglas fir beams with text deep laser etched. Can’t wait to see it up. Thanks @dobocop for the opportunity!

What a privilege to get to make this land acknowledgment plaque for @vanaqua last month. Made from reclaimed Douglas fir beams with text deep laser etched. Can’t wait to see it up. Thanks @dobocop for the opportunity!

Never a dull moment in the shop when I get such cool requests like this! The project was to design a plaque that incorporated the SW Grenfell Vessell to thank a long term employee

Never a dull moment in the shop when I get such cool requests like this! The project was to design a plaque that incorporated the SW Grenfell Vessell to thank a long term employee

Camping Vibes!

Camping Vibes!

This Heritage plaque had to be made to a tight set of specifications to match the others in the street in style, colour and font.. it was a fun challenge!

This Heritage plaque had to be made to a tight set of specifications to match the others in the street in style, colour and font.. it was a fun challenge!

It was a pleasure to make this thank you plaque for @jaysenetchko for his real and raw talk on the theme pattern. This cherry off-cut got a new lease of life with polka dot pattern text laser etched in. Provided as always by @woodshopvancouver 🙏🏼

It was a pleasure to make this thank you plaque for @jaysenetchko for his real and raw talk on the theme pattern. This cherry off-cut got a new lease of life with polka dot pattern text laser etched in. Provided as always by @woodshopvancouver 🙏🏼

I love tackling little bespoke projects like this one. Especially when it involves helping out my good friend and living legend @chefvikramvij 🙏🏼

I love tackling little bespoke projects like this one. Especially when it involves helping out my good friend and living legend @chefvikramvij 🙏🏼

A fine sign for a fine company! Made from reclaimed fir and plexiglass. Thanks colin @projectheal.ca for trusting me to make this!

A fine sign for a fine company! Made from reclaimed fir and plexiglass. Thanks colin @projectheal.ca for trusting me to make this!

Another happy customer (he is happier than he looks here honestly!) lol @unaappa

Another happy customer (he is happier than he looks here honestly!) lol @unaappa

I love learning new capabilities of my lasercutter.. I discovered through this request by @jwmarriottvan that QR codes can be etched onto wood! This plaque is made from reclaimed white oak 👌🏼

I love learning new capabilities of my lasercutter.. I discovered through this request by @jwmarriottvan that QR codes can be etched onto wood! This plaque is made from reclaimed white oak 👌🏼

5 signs for the amazing @vvictorygardens who I space share with. An absolute pleasure to make these and help them promote their excellent work!

5 signs for the amazing @vvictorygardens who I space share with. An absolute pleasure to make these and help them promote their excellent work!

Had lots of fun making this piece of art for my friend @unaappa new business WIREDWP 👌🏼

Had lots of fun making this piece of art for my friend @unaappa new business WIREDWP 👌🏼

Great advice by @dominicprevost today to #followyourlight @creativemorningsvancouver thanks Dominic for being fun, down to earth, engaging and inspiring all at once… you crushed it!
I hope you like the #vibrant plaque and it serves as a great momento of the day :)

Great advice by @dominicprevost today to #followyourlight @creativemorningsvancouver thanks Dominic for being fun, down to earth, engaging and inspiring all at once… you crushed it!
I hope you like the #vibrant plaque and it serves as a great momento of the day :)

Amazing talk today by @dominicprevost @creativemorningsvancouver Thanks for sharing and inspiring us to know our WHY and keep creating with PURPOSE!

Amazing talk today by @dominicprevost @creativemorningsvancouver Thanks for sharing and inspiring us to know our WHY and keep creating with PURPOSE!

I love reclaiming wood that’s destined for the wood bin, especially when it’s for such a worthy cause! White Oak Awards for @chfbc

I love reclaiming wood that’s destined for the wood bin, especially when it’s for such a worthy cause! White Oak Awards for @chfbc

I never get board of making highly customized one off products from beautiful reclaimed materials!

I never get board of making highly customized one off products from beautiful reclaimed materials!

Plaque for @jwmarriottvan Ju Garden made from white oak

Plaque for @jwmarriottvan Ju Garden made from white oak

What a privilege to incorporate my art style @davidivesart together with @arbiosbiotech to create this unique sign

What a privilege to incorporate my art style @davidivesart together with @arbiosbiotech to create this unique sign

Each month I make a thank you plaque for the amazing speakers at #creativemornings Vancouver. Each plaque is made from reclaimed wood and is uniquely designed around the theme of the talk. This month magician @robteszkaperforms @robmagus will be sharing on the theme PERSPECTIVE!

Each month I make a thank you plaque for the amazing speakers at #creativemornings Vancouver. Each plaque is made from reclaimed wood and is uniquely designed around the theme of the talk. This month magician @robteszkaperforms @robmagus will be sharing on the theme PERSPECTIVE!

Need to personalize your space with a plaque? This beauty is on its way to @tributeboardshop made from 3” thick reclaimed cedar it’s sturdy enough to sit on a surface bit light enough to easily hang on a wall. Thanks for trusting me to create this @coalheadwear

Need to personalize your space with a plaque? This beauty is on its way to @tributeboardshop made from 3” thick reclaimed cedar it’s sturdy enough to sit on a surface bit light enough to easily hang on a wall. Thanks for trusting me to create this @coalheadwear

Lasercut letters to complete this custom display cabinet for Moriah @greenworks_yvr to showcase their new product @portolapaints

If you haven’t been yet, they have an amazing choice of the building materials, floors, finishes, etc..

Lasercut letters to complete this custom display cabinet for Moriah @greenworks_yvr to showcase their new product @portolapaints

If you haven’t been yet, they have an amazing choice of the building materials, floors, finishes, etc..

I made this sign for @parks.canada a while ago. It has a deep etch that took over 13 hours on the laser cutter, but I think you’ll agree was well worth it!

I made this sign for @parks.canada a while ago. It has a deep etch that took over 13 hours on the laser cutter, but I think you’ll agree was well worth it!

Back in December I worked on a project for @gentlefawn producing some branded white oak desk and floor stands for their promo materials. 350 units kept me busy, but I enjoyed the challenge and they came out great!

Back in December I worked on a project for @gentlefawn producing some branded white oak desk and floor stands for their promo materials. 350 units kept me busy, but I enjoyed the challenge and they came out great!

Working on a sign for @obellafarms look forward to showing you the finished product!

Working on a sign for @obellafarms look forward to showing you the finished product!

White oak end boards reclaimed into custom awards.. can’t think of a better way to repurpose these beautiful slabs of wood that were destined for the bin! Thanks @karlaforgood for reaching out with this great idea :)

White oak end boards reclaimed into custom awards.. can’t think of a better way to repurpose these beautiful slabs of wood that were destined for the bin! Thanks @karlaforgood for reaching out with this great idea :)

Really happy with how this turned out; deep etch and painted on dark cedar. Thanks Selah for trusting me to create this special gift!

Really happy with how this turned out; deep etch and painted on dark cedar. Thanks Selah for trusting me to create this special gift!

It’s always a good feeling when companies come back for more business.. thanks @foamersfollybrewing for trusting me to make more of these reclaimed cedar menu holders

It’s always a good feeling when companies come back for more business.. thanks @foamersfollybrewing for trusting me to make more of these reclaimed cedar menu holders

This custom plaque was an anniversary gift. I enjoy being able to customize every element; shape, font, image, etc… to the clients exact requirements and their response when they see it is so rewarding!

This custom plaque was an anniversary gift. I enjoy being able to customize every element; shape, font, image, etc… to the clients exact requirements and their response when they see it is so rewarding!

When I recently exhibited under @davidivesart my reclaimed art @idsvancouver I wanted the signage to be perfect so developed an effect using sprayed acrylic that is laser etched.

I was so pleased with the result!
- High definition and contrast
- Relief surface suitable for braille
- Durable and suitable for interior or exterior use
- Subtle & sophisticated texture to background from laser etching
- Reclaimed and locally sourced acrylic

I’d love the opportunity to work with you on your next way-finding or signage project.

When I recently exhibited under @davidivesart my reclaimed art @idsvancouver I wanted the signage to be perfect so developed an effect using sprayed acrylic that is laser etched.

I was so pleased with the result!
- High definition and contrast
- Relief surface suitable for braille
- Durable and suitable for interior or exterior use
- Subtle & sophisticated texture to background from laser etching
- Reclaimed and locally sourced acrylic

I’d love the opportunity to work with you on your next way-finding or signage project.

Too early to order your custom reclaimed cedar Christmas Decorations? Never! Just made this batch of 10 for @kimberleysustad

Too early to order your custom reclaimed cedar Christmas Decorations? Never! Just made this batch of 10 for @kimberleysustad

It was an honour to make this cedar plaque for @doctorsofbc to accompany their ‘Talking Stick’..

A gift from former Canadian Medical Association president Dr Gordon Fahrni (right), this cedar talking stick was presented to BCMA president Dr Gur Singh (left, in November 1991. The talking stick was designed and carved by Kwakiuti artist Bill Wilson and serves as the Association's official mace.
In presenting the piece, Dr Fahri said that he hoped the talking stick would bring color to future meetings, and wisdom, power, and authority to the BCMA.

The talking stick was used in Native cultures when important issues needed to be discussed. It was placed in the centre of the group, and each individual who had something to contribute waited their turn to take possession of the talking stick to speak. This ensured a democratic process: all members were encouraged to contribute, and all were treated as equals.
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It was an honour to make this cedar plaque for @doctorsofbc to accompany their ‘Talking Stick’..

A gift from former Canadian Medical Association president Dr Gordon Fahrni (right), this cedar talking stick was presented to BCMA president Dr Gur Singh (left, in November 1991. The talking stick was designed and carved by Kwakiuti artist Bill Wilson and serves as the Association's official mace.
In presenting the piece, Dr Fahri said that he hoped the talking stick would bring color to future meetings, and wisdom, power, and authority to the BCMA.

The talking stick was used in Native cultures when important issues needed to be discussed. It was placed in the centre of the group, and each individual who had something to contribute waited their turn to take possession of the talking stick to speak. This ensured a democratic process: all members were encouraged to contribute, and all were treated as equals.
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These reclaimed cedar holders are for @restorehuman release balls. They are designed to be used as a total body restorative tool.

Small enough to take with you, and stylish enough to display.. a perfect Christmas gift!

These reclaimed cedar holders are for @restorehuman release balls. They are designed to be used as a total body restorative tool.

Small enough to take with you, and stylish enough to display.. a perfect Christmas gift!

Could this be the new villain in the next Star Wars movie? Nope, only me having fun making 200 release ball holders for @restorehuman while kicking up a LOT of wood dust!

Could this be the new villain in the next Star Wars movie? Nope, only me having fun making 200 release ball holders for @restorehuman while kicking up a LOT of wood dust!

Some jobs that come along stir up a mix of emotions. While it was an honour to make these cedar urn boxes, they also brought feelings of anger and great sadness that there is even a need for them in the first place.

Some jobs that come along stir up a mix of emotions. While it was an honour to make these cedar urn boxes, they also brought feelings of anger and great sadness that there is even a need for them in the first place.

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