https://managingtheabstract.com/header 2026-03-15T23:36:31+00:00 always 0.5 https://managingtheabstract.com/welcome 2026-03-15T23:30:45+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/L2838541913640338375413749779492/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-13--2026--07_47_24-PM.png https://managingtheabstract.com/information 2026-03-15T23:30:45+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Z2835387442134198937337786272804/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-11--2026--08_16_05-PM.png https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2838549344081084985989688462372/Kendra.jpg https://managingtheabstract.com/celtic-animals 2026-03-15T23:50:02+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2835368043851725673626369264676/PXL_20250831_163648381.jpg Celtic Cat Carving 2025 for Friends For Life Black Cat Bingo https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/M2835368043833278929552659713060/PXL_20250906_213653036.jpg Celtic Moon and Cat 2025 for Friends for Life Black Cat Bingo: Insulation Foam and Acrylic. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2835368043980852882142336125988/490634671_10100551132488608_2851713533351037893_n.jpg Celtic Rabbit for Leaps and Squeaks Rescue, 2025. Insulation Foam and Acrylic. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/L2835368043907065905847497919524/PXL_20241110_210824877.jpg Christmas Commissions, 2025. Custom Colors. Insulation Foam and Acrylic. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2835372953821595772897722895396/PXL_20260306_220231546.jpg Celtic Moon and Orange Tabby Progress picture 2026 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2835372953858489261045141998628/PXL_20260307_145328463.jpg Celtic Moon and Cat 2026; Insulation Foam and Acrylic.<br /> Request was for a Silver Blue Moon and Orange Tabby https://managingtheabstract.com/large-scale-projects 2026-03-15T23:30:45+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2838573181959901213452602444836/image1.jpg Film Reel in progress. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2838573382881837664297038646308/filmstrip2.jpg 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 Media https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2838573888119711099127947856932/IMG_20260217_193238.jpg Masonic Ladies Event, Scottish Rite Temple, 2023. Film Reel is self-standing. 4ft x 4ft. Insulation Foam, mixed paints, and concrete formers. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2838574690626865281788281359396/PXL_20250727_212516494.jpg Workshop view https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/I2838574690294823888461509430308/528797705_10100613336117038_5116724405887861646_n.jpg 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. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2838574690589971793640862256164/PXL_20250727_212529975.jpg In-progress creation image showing the many panels, appliques, and piping used in the structures. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Z2838574690184143424019252120612/archways.jpg 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. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/H2838574690534631561419733601316/PXL_20250727_212608156.jpg All carvings were done before any painting. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Z2838574690553078305493443152932/PXL_20250727_212559366.jpg 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. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2838581135845457659610777783332/533546318_10100618581106038_6298160165118246014_n.jpg Image of the pieces in regular ballroom lighting. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2838581450011955978958151355428/PXL_20250727_212638930.jpg Close-up of carvings. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2838585684978566933049592253476/Celtic_Rose.jpeg Burns Night 2025: A Red, Red, Rose. Celtic Rose Knotwork, Insulation Foam & Acrylic. This piece was auctioned for charity at the event. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2838585685107694141565559114788/PXL_20250123_221815224.jpg Celtic Rose Knotwork individual image. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/O2838585685126140885639268666404/PXL_20241219_185453371.jpg Celtic Rose knotwork image pre-installation. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2838587685140580101302564424740/image3.jpg Celtic Tree in progress painting image. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2838587685029899636860307115044/Full_Tree.jpg Celtic Tree final image prior to installation. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/O2838587685159026845376273976356/image2.jpg Celtic Tree design in progress image before painting. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2838587685177473589449983527972/PXL_20231230_194704435.jpg 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. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2838589043724834385937331391524/Brew_Dog.jpg Commission 2024. Brewery Concept Logo. 5ft x 5ft layered image. Insulation Foam and Acrylic. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/X2838590044220892711722282388516/PXL_20240215_001908047.jpg Brewery Concept Logo in progress shot: pre-painting and finishing. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Z2839196482223587998391327001636/534537583_767388002694975_3673916111478092546_n.jpg Each archway was assembled on-site. Unique, individualized, and ready for photo opportunities by attendees. https://managingtheabstract.com/scottish-rite-events 2026-03-15T23:30:45+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2838593114810570989193115733028/IMG_20260208_111917.jpg Ladies Tea 2026: In Progress Drawing. Layering Images. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2838593114755230756971987078180/image4.jpg Chocolate Soiree Sign, in-progress image. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2838593114847464477340534836260/484850800_647937804639996_8198063669225574231_n.jpg Knights of St. Andrew, Ladies Auxiliary Annual Tea, 2024 - Orient Express. Train Station Clock. Mixed Foam and Acrylic. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2838593114773677501045696629796/Tree_spring.jpg Knights of St. Andrew, Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Tea 2021: Enchanted Garden. Styrofoam and Acrylic. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/S2838593114829017733266825284644/598820345_865052902928484_1305971563971398103_n.jpg Maryland Scottish Rite Chocolate Soiree Sign, 2024. Used Annually. 2.5ft x 3.5ft. Acrylic, Insulation Foam, Artificial Snow. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2838593114792124245119406181412/IMG_20260208_115849.jpg Ladies Tea 2026: In progress drawing. Layering Images. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2838593114626103548456020216868/image.jpg Ladies Tea 2021, pre- workshop. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2838593114736784012898277526564/image5.jpg Chocolate Soiree Sign pre-installation. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/H2838593658159417680307958582308/511153458_10100597319938588_8076820901190513249_n.jpg Ladies Tea 2025: In-progress shot. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/I2838593658067183959939410824228/512464539_10100597221001858_2502388437612048177_n.jpg Ladies Tea 2025: Pre-painting image. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2838593658251651400676506340388/PXL_20250511_135634941.MP.jpg Ladies Tea 2025: Picket Fence table wrap for silent auction. Final image before installation. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2838593658233204656602796788772/PXL_20250511_140554486.jpg Ladies Tea 2025 Original Image before being cut to fit the space. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2838593658177864424381668133924/PXL_20250607_172055782.MP2.jpg Ladies Tea 2025: additional flowers. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2838595599992826087491328543780/PXL_20260305_192420736.jpg Ladies Tea 2026: In-progress image. Designed using AI and free image searches, projected onto a canvas. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/F2838595599900592367122780785700/PXL_20260228_234342621.jpg Ladies Tea 2026: In progress painting. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/L2838595600029719575638747647012/IMG_20260217_194930.jpg Knights of St. Andrew, Ladies Auxiliary Annual Tea, 2021. Fair Door Wreaths progress shot. Styrofoam, acrylic, willow wreaths. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/O2838599829130265914290551131172/PXL_20250607_145725788.MP.jpg Knights of St. Andrew, Ladies Auxiliary Annual Tea 2025- English Garden. Approximate 6ft x 10ft. Insulation Foam and acrylic. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2838604125948809747530118597668/PXL_20260305_192420736.jpg Knights of St. Andrew, Ladies Auxiliary Ladies Tea 2026: Around the World in 80 Days. Map in the style of 1872 with journey marked. 6ft x 8ft. Tye Dye Paint, Canvas. https://managingtheabstract.com/other-artwork 2026-03-15T23:30:45+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2838692525236721413652251937828/tree_circle.jpg Random painting. Acrylic on Canvas. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/X2838692525255168157725961489444/PXL_20251130_214704981.jpg Queen-sized crocheted blanket for my mother. Christmas 2025. One of many crocheted blankets of mine. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2838692525218274669578542386212/YuleLog.jpg Yule log 2025. Chocolate, hazelnut, sugared fruit, meriangue. On request of my daughter. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/K2838692525273614901799671041060/IMG_20260217_195026.jpg Acrylic Pour. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/M2838692525292061645873380592676/IMG_20260217_194229.jpg Celtc knot- Family Christmas gift 2024. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/D2838693862976154894995225578532/PXL_20251111_185624360.jpg In-progress turtles. Water-based stain. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/X2838693862773240710184420510756/PXL_20251126_105732041.jpg Celestial Shelving for my niece. Christmas 2025. Wood, Mixed media. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2838693862883921174626677820452/PXL_20251123_153946621.jpg In-progress design 2025. Custom blended water-based stain. Stains were created using powders mixed into stain bases, then blended to create various shades. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2838693862902367918700387372068/PXL_20251116_195733569.jpg Finished wood shelves for my nephew. Christmas 2025. Wood, Mixed media. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2838693862828580942405549165604/PXL_20251126_105450921.jpg Celestial pegboard for my niece. Christmas 2025. Wood, Mixed media. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/X2838693862939261406847806475300/PXL_20251113_120334555.jpg Final image of the surround before adding the pegboard. 2025. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2838703534308924835733785021476/049845b1-6ca5-4d40-89f0-b0d336ccbd70.jpeg In progress design 2025. Custom blended water-based stain. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/F2838703534327371579807494573092/a660320a-6f85-4692-8454-ed45e05fb143.jpeg Shelving frames- oil based stain. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/G2838703534272031347586365918244/fb2ce301-b781-4117-a7eb-d3ba4525ac6f.jpeg In progress turtles. Drawn, cut, carved, then burned. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/T2838706222848086602606094847012/IMG_20260313_221523.jpg Pumpkin and ginger tart with a gingerbread/shortbread hybrid crust. Burnt marshmallow mirangue topping. Fall 2025. I don’t follow recipes; this will probably never come out the same way again. https://managingtheabstract.com/footer-desktop 2026-03-15T23:25:01+00:00 always 0.5 https://managingtheabstract.com/footer-mobile 2026-03-15T23:25:01+00:00 always 0.5