Tutti Tavola - Everyone to the Table to Eat Italian wall plaque
The other Italian plaque I just finished is a beautiful doortopper which you can hang in your kitchen or dining area. This plaque reads (in Italian) Everyone to the Table to Eat! I carved in lots of fruits and vegetables and made it just the righ size to fix above most doorways.
I have a couple more pieces in the works so check back in about a week!
hi folks–just finished two new wine decor plaques that you can hang in your home. I think they would make good gifts for any of your friends that love wine! Like I do! One is a Welcome Friends plaque with two wine glasses toasting. I carved it in a circle so you can hang it by your font door. A nice toast to you friends!!
The other Wine plaque I finished is a doortopper. I think it will look good sitting above any doorway in your house–but especially nice if you have a wine cellar! I carved wine bottles, fruit–pineapple and apple, a fat loaf of bread and a wedge of cheese. I used a traditional shape–with the pineapple top just reaching out over the edge. We handpaint each one–and then apply a stain which shows all the detail of my carving. I hope you like this piece! Al
Hi Folks! We are really enjoying creating menuboards and chalkboards for our customers. Right now i am working on a Pizza menuboard and after that will be tackling a chalkboard for a Nail Salon. Here are a couple projects we recently finished. maybe it will give you some ideas of what we can do for you. stay in touch! Al
I just finished three new chalkboards and menuboards that we are very excited about. I had a lot of fun doing them! The Fresh Bagel board was inspired by one of our customers who owns a Bagel Cafe. We added his name to the bottom of the bagel artwork and it created a very unqiue chalkboard for his Cafe. It catches everyone's attention!
Our new Cupcake Chalk Board can also be personalized with a name or restaurant name. We think this will attract customers to your bakery or cafe with our unique design and the dimensional aspect of the artwork. The cupcake looks real!
We just finished the chalkboard for a hair salon or barbershop. I carved very life like scissors and comb--we think this distinctive artwork will make your business stand out!
Everyone loves the look of stunning wood in his or her home, but when to comes down to choosing the right kind of wood for your space, a lot more thought goes into it than you would imagine. Each wood sets a different sort of tone or look for your home, so it’s important to think about the atmosphere you want to create in your space before you start buying furniture or accent pieces.
Essentially, there are several types of woods you could go with. The first kind of wood is lighter wood, which creates a very light, feminine, modern, and clean feeling in any space. Another kind of wood is a medium wood, such as pine, which often has a very warm tone that makes a space feel welcoming and homey. Then there’s darker woods, like mahogany, which add drama, as well as richer look and feel to any space.
When picking woods, be sure to take a look at the warm or cool tones that are featured in the wood to see how it will work with the rest of your décor. Or, if you can’t decide on the right kind of wood, you can always feel free to go with painted woods in a shade that works will with your décor.
With the cold and sometimes weary days that winter brings upon us, you can’t help but wish for warmer sunnier days that can instantly lift your mood. Bring some light and happiness into your home (and mood) with a colorful wall plaque from PiazzaPisano.com!
Our selection of celestial wall plaques are sure to lift your spirits and bring a pop of color and new energy to any space. From wall hangs, to doortoppers and mirrors, you are sure to find the perfect piece for your favorite room. Bringing a new piece of artwork into a space can change the look and feel of the area and is a great way to bring a new fresh mood to those who enjoy the space.
Bring some color into a drab space and lift your spirits during these last months of winter with a new piece of artwork from PiazzaPisano.com. We have styles of wall plaque for each and every unique individual!
One of our favorite carved pieces at PiazzaPisano.com is the Happy Everything doortopper. We love celebrating all the holidays each month has to bring and sometimes it’s difficult to keep up with them all, that’s why this Happy Everything doortopper is perfect to commemorate each and every holiday! If your days continue to run on a busy schedule (and we know ours do!), this doortopper would make the perfect compliment to your space so that you wouldn’t miss the important days such as Valentines Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day – just to name a few.
Atop what doorway in your own place, who wouldn’t want this hand painted wall plaque to celebrate?
Get yours today at PiazzaPisano.com and celebrate anything that comes along!
We are all familiar with the numerous magazines that are available for purchase these days; gossip magazines, sports magazines, cooking magazines and more. There is practically a magazine for all interests and hobbies and of course, our favorite reads are the woodcarving magazines. If you are looking to learn more about the hobby and craft of wood carving, want a collection of ideas and inspirations, or are thinking of becoming familiar with various techniques and tools for carving, why not check out the list of our favorite wood carving magazines that offer its readers just that?
Some of the more popular choices for fellow wood carvers and wood workers are, Wood Carving Illustrated, Wood Worker’s Journal, Wood Craft, American Woodworker and Fine Woodworking. Each of these magazines covers many aspects of woodcarving and wood working and can become a valuable resource for those interested in this craft.
We’d love to hear some of your favorite wood carving and wood working magazines and any interesting articles you’ve discovered that you’d like to share!
Are you looking for a new sign or plaque for your business or even a custom piece of art, but are seeking something out of the ordinary and unique? Look no further than the custom contract work performed by artist Al Pisano from PiazzaPisano.com.
Al Pisano is able to create a multitude of carvings with any company or business’s name or logo design. He works out of his studio in Miami, Florida and creates each original piece using various woodcarving knives and chisels. You can request to have your custom work either hand painted and/or stained, which really brings life to the creations. You can even view some of his custom work before you decide. Trust us – one look and you’ll have found the perfect fit!
If you’re looking for an eye catching piece of artwork for your business or even your own home, contact Al himself at al@piazzapisano.com or give us a call at 1-800-766-5051
After you’ve completed your woodcarving, do you ever feel that the piece seems to be missing something? Decorating your woodcarving with paint can change its entire look and is rather easy to do.
First, sand the carving with sand paper so to remove any rough edges. Be sure to wipe the carving down with a towel to remove any loose pieces. Then, using a medium brush, paint the base colors of the carving and remember to wash the brush out between colors. Add paint to the smaller portions of the carving to add detail and assure that the paint is reaching any time crevices of the carving. Then, consider outlining and creating shadows with black paint and highlight using white paint. Let the carving dry thoroughly and check the area for any needed touch ups. Once you are satisfied with the painting of the carving, be sure to spray the carving with a sealant to keep the paint from flaking away and the wood from warping.
If you haven’t considering painting your woodcarvings, perhaps you will consider doing so on your next creation. Adding a few brush of color to your carving can be just what your carving needs and you’ll enjoy seeing the piece come alive with color!
Al Pisano | 
06 15th, 2010| 
