Large Scale Carvings
Some visions need more space. These are the pieces born from big ideas: commissions and collaborations that called for something truly larger than life. From Masonic celebrations to Hogmany Celebrations with the St. Andrews Society of Mid Maryland, to brewery logo conceptual design, each one started with an ambitious concept and became something that could hold its own in a grand space. Evening events have even called for a little glitter, and it always delivers.
All of it carved from insulation foam, finished with acrylic, and built in the early mornings and late evenings of a very full life. If you have a vision that needs room to breathe, you're in the right place.
Commission 2024. Brewery Concept Logo. 5ft x 5ft layered image. Insulation Foam and Acrylic.Brewery Concept Logo in progress shot: pre-painting and finishing.Hogmany 2023 (Scottish New Year’s Eve/New Year’s). Joint event with the St. Andrew’s Society of Mid-Maryland. Celtic Tree of Life and Knotwork. Tree is 4ft x 5.5ft; knotwork are approx. 1x1 ft. Insulation Foam and Acrylic.Celtic Tree final image prior to installation.Celtic Tree in progress painting image.Celtic Tree design in progress image before painting.Burns Night 2025: A Red, Red, Rose. Celtic Rose Knotwork, Insulation Foam & Acrylic. This piece was auctioned for charity at the event.Celtic Rose knotwork image pre-installation.Celtic Rose Knotwork individual image.Masonic Ladies event at the Scottish Rite Temple in Baltimore. Theme: Hollywood Murder Mystery. Note: The film reels were designed by me; all other pieces were created and designed by another party. 4ft x 4ft. Mixed MediaMasonic Ladies Event, Scottish Rite Temple, 2023. Film Reel is self-standing. 4ft x 4ft. Insulation Foam, mixed paints, and concrete formers.Film Reel in progress.
Washington, DC | Theme: Bridgerton
When the request came in for the 2025 Scottish Rite Biennial Ladies Luncheon, I had six weeks and a challenge: create two grand archways inspired by Bridgerton—a show I'd never seen. What I did have was a theme, a vision for elegance, and the skills to figure it out as I went.
The result: two mixed media archways standing 11.5 feet tall, 8 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. The main structures and 20 decorative appliques were hand-carved from foam, then finished to bring the Regency-era aesthetic to life. From concept to installation, this project was about translating grandeur into something that could transform a modern ballroom into another world.
I built these in my garage between managing programs during the day and being present for my family at night. This is what I do—take an idea, a deadline, and a lot of ambition, and make it real.
Note: My responsibility was the archway; additional decor, such as table scape, floral, and curtains, was the work of a wonderful woman who brings me in to assist with these events, and a partner in crime within our own Masonic organization.
Brigerton-Themed Luncheon Event 2025. Internationally attended the Scottish Rite Biennial Conference. Final Image entering the ballroom. Archways were used beyond the intended luncheon for the completion of the multi-day convention.Image of the pieces in regular ballroom lighting.Each archway was assembled on-site. Unique, individualized, and ready for photo opportunities by attendees.The side panels had as much detail as the front. Depending on which arch- the panels could have 2-3 appliques attached. Stencils were used to mimic a wallpaper inset. In-progress creation image showing the many panels, appliques, and piping used in the structures.Each applicque had to dry separately from the other. This build was done in July/August of 2025, where the heat and humidity had an extreme effect on paint drying, so creativity was key.Workshop viewClose-up of carvings.All carvings were done before any painting.