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ROUNDABOUT

My latest sculpture is of two draft horses in a roundabout in Nampa Idaho at Star Rd. & Cherry Ln. 

Freedom

As the Iron horse train transport others to their destinations the steel horses run along to freedom. For the viewers on the Iron horse they will see the sculptures in full motion bringing them to life as they pass by – 48th and Brighton, National Western Center train depot. Denver, Colorado

Legend

Commissioned for a client in Shoshone, Idaho. Legend took 4th place with a public vote in the Art and Soul of the Magic Valley Art Contest.

My Favorite Thing

9 foot long metal sculpture of a dog. My Favorite Thing took 3rd Place with a public vote in Art and Soul of the Magic Valley and 1st in Professional Class. Previously located at Krutch Park in Knoxville, TN as part of the Dogwood Artwalk. It was awarded people’s choice and was there until June 2023. Currently located at the Destination Clare Art Sculpture Walk in Clare, Michigan and will be there until May 2025.

past events & awards for "my Favorite thing"

“My Favorite Thing” Exhibited at LaBry Fine Art Gallery in Boise, ID

“My Favorite Thing” is currently being exhibited at Labry Fine Art Gallery in Boise, Idaho (404 S 8th St #166, Boise, ID 83702).

“My Favorite Thing” Takes 1st place in Professionally Judged 3-D category and 4th place Overall at Art & Soul of the Magic Valley in Twin Falls, ID

“My Favorite Thing” won 1st place in the Professionally Judged Three-dimensional category and 4th place overall at Art & Soul of the Magic Valley April ...

“My Favorite Thing” Makes Top 100 in ArtPrize Contest in Grand Rapids, MI

“My Favorite Thing” was entered in the three-dimensional category in ArtPrize from September 20th- October 8th.  It was shown at Barnes & Thornburg LLP (Address: PNC ...

Wild Fire, Storm and Filly

Commissioned for a client in Meridian, Idaho

past events & awards for "wild fire"

“Wild Fire” Takes Best of Show at Western Idaho Fair

“Wild Fire” was entered at the Western Idaho Fair, August 19-28, 2016.  It took “Best of Show,” a first place ribbon, a Superintendent’s Choice award, ...

"BARBED BEAUTY" HORSE SCULPTURE

This horse was constructed of barbed wire in a collaboration with Pattie Young of Rustic Raven Designs.  I was brought in to work on the structural framework and helped finish it.   There was a tight deadline, it was for the Mountain Home Country Music Festival in 2015.  When completed, the horse stood 12 feet tall.

Coffee House Signs

AGAPE COFFEE HOUSE SIGN: This was a commissioned, hand forged sign with steam to match the painting on the coffee house building.  It was all powder coated, and uses efficient low voltage LED lights. PURPLE COUCH COFFEE SHOP SIGN : This was a commissioned, hand forged sign that had steam holding the coffee cup.  It was made from steel, and powder coated.

TOTEM SCULPTURE

Collaborative piece with Pattie Young of Rustic Raven Designs.  Forged and created together.  Hand forged talons coming out of the turtle shell, hold the framework to keep the totem structurally sound, but is also cosmetic and looks like a rib cage to the structure.  Many elements are included in the totem that had meaning, including the rocks to the side which had a hawk made by Bernie Jestrabek-Hart.  Size is 10 feet wide and 11 feet tall overall.  There are also 4 dragon flies that represented north, south, east and west each carrying stones of personal value to the owner.  Totem has the elements of earth, water, wind, and fire included.

Alignment

Forged Poppy flowers set in repurpose gears

Forged Calla Lilly Flowers

Forged Calla Lilly Flowers

Fireplace

Forged fireplace tool set.

Wine Holders

Forged vine with leaf, each one is one of a kind, have various finishes and colors, including patina.

Miscellaneous Decorations

Miscellaneous decorations available for purchase, please contact Travis for more information.

amber fire coffee table

Copper top with a forged base.

past events & awards for amber fire coffee table

Amber Fire Coffee Table and “Greasing the Gears” Exhibited in LaBry Fine Art Gallery in Boise, ID

Exhibit at LaBry Fine Art Gallery My “Amber Fire” coffee table and “Greasing the Gears” wall sculpture are currently on display (and available for purchase) ...

“Amber Fire” Takes Best of Show in Uncategorized Category at Art & Soul of the Magic Valley

Best of Show at Art & Soul of the Magic Valley April 15-30, 2016 My “Amber Fire” coffee table was entered in the Category: Uncategorized.  ...

LARGE QUILT RACK

Forged from steel and antique powder-coated.  This quilt rack is 60 inches long by 63 inches tall, and 24 inches wide.  It is available for purchase, please contact Travis for more information.

Dream Maker Bedroom Set

Dream Maker bedroom set custom made one of a kind, Queen size bed frame, two side tables, and a mirror that can hang two directions. The construction is hand forged and fabricated, with a textured powder coat finish.

Miscellaneous Furniture

Miscellaneous furniture available for purchase, please contact Travis for more information.