Art By Al Pisano Blog

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!

Are you passionate about woodworking or woodcarving? Do you enjoy keeping up with the latest and greatest of what’s happening around this craft? Do you have a few carvings of your own that you’d like to show off? If so, you may want to consider attending The Woodworking Shows.

The Woodworking Shows offers educational seminars, product demonstrations on some of the latest woodworking tools, and gives the attendees the opportunities to meet their favorite authors and interact with other individuals who share the same woodworking and woodcarving passions.

If you are confident about your own work of art, you have the opportunity to submit your piece of work for The Woodworking Show Educators to vote on. Whether your woodcarving was created out of unique inspiration, a family heirloom, or of special wood, with a simple submission and registration, you can easily become qualified for the Grand Price winning of a Delta Unisaw and your work will be displayed at the ShowOFF display area at the show. For more details, visit, The Woodworking Show’s site at www.woodworkingshows.com.

To see if The Wood Working Show is coming to your town, check out the list of cities at, The Woodworking Shows.

The holidays will be here before you know it and while you may have started to decorate, there’s still plenty to accomplish before you can really deck the halls. Take for instance your holiday shopping list. If you’re like most people, chances are that you’ve still got a ways to go on completing it. Not to worry. To help you finish up your holiday shopping – while still getting beautiful gifts – PiazzaPisano.com has a wonderful selection of carved artwork that’s sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. Plus, with our selection of gifts, you’ll be able to stock up all in one place – which means you’ll have more time to actually celebrate the holidays, instead of stressing over them!

From Italian kitchen décor to holiday wood carvings, the artwork at PiazzaPisano.com comes in all different shapes, sizes, and types so that you’ll never have to settle on anything less than the perfect gift for someone you love. Plus, with our great prices, you can feel free to complete your holiday shopping list – and get something special for you too!

Start completing you holiday shopping list, but don’t wait – there’s not a whole lot of time left before the holidays are here!

Wood carving can be both relaxing and fun, as well as a great hobby for many. Whether the art of wood carving is enjoyed by another member of your family or circle of friends, or if you are the first to dive into this exciting craft, you have to start from somewhere and build your skill and confidence along the way.

If you are starting off wood carving for the very first time, follow the steps below as you begin your first wood carved masterpiece:

1.Decide what you want to carve. Either choose a pattern or draw your own sketch.
2.Different woods vary in color and textures. A soft pine or maple is better suited for beginners.
3.Trace your pattern or drawing onto the wood with a stylus or carbon paper.
4.Using your simple tool, a utility knife, trace around the outline of the pattern or drawing.
5.With your knife at a shallow angle, cut the wood around the outline.
6.Repeat steps 4 & 5 until all lines of the outline are cut.
7.Begin rounding edges, adding dimensions with different depth cuts to add detail.
8.Use a sheet of fine sand paper to smooth over your cut marks.
9.Choose to stain your wood carving to add depth and bring out the textures.
10.Apply varnish and a sealer for added protection.

Trying out wood carving for the first time can be very inexpensive. With the use of a utility knife and a small wood surface, you can test out your skills and move on to more advanced designs and other wood carving tools.

With Thanksgiving just on the horizon and many people itching for the holiday shopping season, it’s no wonder that so many are looking to use this time to start their preparations for the Christmas rush – and in many cases, the first place they start is in their home. Decorating for Christmas is more than just a ritual. It’s a time-honored and beloved tradition that brings people together and infuses festivity and cheer into each and every day.

So this week, as you worry about the dressing the turkey, also start thinking about how you’re going to dress your home for the holiday season. At PiazzaPisano.com. we’ll be waiting for you to stop by so that you can take advantage of our great deals on Christmas Decorations and other home accent pieces that are sure to bring some holiday cheer. Remember, Christmas will be here faster than you think. You and your home both need to be prepared!