Restoring Faith
3/6/21: it's CARV'd was commissioned to restore a cross carved into a piece of slate that was incomplete. The request was to figure out how to fit a Jeremiah 33:3 passage. This gift was even more special, as the person who it was commissioned for was very sick and hospitalized with COVID. With the power of prayer, they are slowly recovering and the words on this stone couldn’t ring more true. All commissions include a beautiful photo book detailing the process. Thank you for choosing it's CARV'd.
Commissioned lettering in pre-cut cross. Cut and painted letters. Cross restored, border added and stone cleaned
Collaboration with David Baldwin
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4/15/23 My collaboration with David Baldwin is complete. These two pieces are gilded in 24k gold leaf. The work speaks for itself. The first stone conveys the message "Time Discovers Truth" in beautiful calligraphy that I then carved into smoothed green slate.
The second stone is a dark grey flaky slate with powerful words for today's youth "Be You, not what your phone tells you to be."
The second stone is a dark grey flaky slate with powerful words for today's youth "Be You, not what your phone tells you to be."
Limitless Stone
5/23/21: Hand carved stone for a very special colleague. Two time breast cancer survivor, mother, wife and teacher, Fela dedicates her life to her family and the betterment of the New York City school students in the borough of the Bronx through Health and Physical Education.
Thank you for being a wonderful colleague, mentor and Bronx "Momma Bear" always pushing me to "unpack and be great."
When I was discussing starting my business and how to go about it, Fela always listened, gave me advice, pushed me to work harder and get even more creative. This carving is my thank you for believing in me and trusting the process.
Thank you for being a wonderful colleague, mentor and Bronx "Momma Bear" always pushing me to "unpack and be great."
When I was discussing starting my business and how to go about it, Fela always listened, gave me advice, pushed me to work harder and get even more creative. This carving is my thank you for believing in me and trusting the process.
Carved in 50 year old slate, this quote is for a wonderful colleague and breast cancer survivor.
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Gilded Gold for Dr. Shoy Colbourne
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12/9/2022: I am incredibly honored to carve a stone for Dr. Shoy Colbourne. Shoy and I started at the Office of School Wellness Programs together and during these 7 years, he never wavered from his mission of education equity. He has earned his master's degree and SBA license from Fordham University and soon to be Doctorate Degree from St. Peters University.
I wanted to carve Shoy something that he can have in his future office, or on his office door, but it had to be special. After consulting with my teammates, we decided on taking the carving and gilding a name stone with 24kt gold leaf. It was my first-time gilding, but I knew I could do it, just like Shoy knew he could finish his Doctorate while being the Director of Implementation, Bronx, and a new father for the third time.
The result is a stunning nameplate, whose gold shines in any light source, bright and beautiful. Congratulations Dr. Colbourne, as your hard work has paid off and our NYC scholars are very lucky to have you supporting them.
I wanted to carve Shoy something that he can have in his future office, or on his office door, but it had to be special. After consulting with my teammates, we decided on taking the carving and gilding a name stone with 24kt gold leaf. It was my first-time gilding, but I knew I could do it, just like Shoy knew he could finish his Doctorate while being the Director of Implementation, Bronx, and a new father for the third time.
The result is a stunning nameplate, whose gold shines in any light source, bright and beautiful. Congratulations Dr. Colbourne, as your hard work has paid off and our NYC scholars are very lucky to have you supporting them.
Leahy Carving
8/9/22: I was tasked with a Gaelic carving as a birthday gift for First Lieutenant Leahy from his lovely wife. She wanted the piece to be traditionally Irish and helped me in the design process.
The letter L, was in a gaelic style I've never done before. It took lots of research and studying in order to complete the intricate designs within the L.
In the end "The Leahys" came out wonderfully and the carving has transformed their front yard. The addition of solar panel lights really shines at night and gives the piece new dimension.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to bring your vision to life and for trusting the process.
The letter L, was in a gaelic style I've never done before. It took lots of research and studying in order to complete the intricate designs within the L.
In the end "The Leahys" came out wonderfully and the carving has transformed their front yard. The addition of solar panel lights really shines at night and gives the piece new dimension.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to bring your vision to life and for trusting the process.
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Roig's Roots
7/17/20: Roig Roots Garden Carving for the Roig garden in Ohio.
Liverpool FC Garden Stone
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Liverpool Football Club carving for my Brooklyn College classmate and now Department of Education colleague, Mateusz “Matt” Gotowicki.
Hand-carved in soft red slate, this piece brings the iconic Liverpool Football Club crest to life in stone.
Hand-carved in soft red slate, this piece brings the iconic Liverpool Football Club crest to life in stone.
#1 Giants Fan Garden Stone
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5/8/20: This carving was my first commissioned piece.
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