--- title: "davidwardstickart — Artists & Artisans | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/davidwardstickart-pfvwus-pf~1702960465 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1702960465.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: davidwardstickart category: ["Artists & Artisans"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5dd3a95f0e7a0a88_0936-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "10583 valencia rd, Nevada City, California 95959, United States" latitude: 39.3017 longitude: -120.9717 phone: "(530) 613-0754" website: http://www.davidwardstickart.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 280 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # davidwardstickart Original Houzz profile: [davidwardstickart](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/davidwardstickart-pfvwus-pf~1702960465) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans - **Location:** Nevada City, CA - **Serves:** Bay area and beyond, Martis Camp - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Stick, branch and twig art for large projects and small. Lighting design. David creates one of a kind stick art wall pieces and lighting using natural materials for commercial, hospitality and residential projects.On site installations are possible as well. Modern to Contemporary artwork. David uses only sustainable materials and natural sealers in his wall sculptures fences, gates and lighting. Perfect for Tahoe or the City. ### Services Provided - Custom Artwork - Stick art wall sculptures - stick art lighting ### Areas Served - Bay area and beyond - Martis Camp ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 20,000.00 Prices based on size and time required to make and create ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | davidwardstickart | | Address | 10583 valencia rd, Nevada City, California 95959, United States | | Phone | (530) 613-0754 | | Website | http://www.davidwardstickart.com | | Followers on Houzz | 280 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001703678820 - Blog — https://www.pinterest.com/david5460/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [davidwardstickart](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/davidwardstickart-pfvwus-pf~1702960465) - **Website:** http://www.davidwardstickart.com - **Phone:** (530) 613-0754 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Emily Roose Interiors, May 2020** > David and I have worked on several projects now. The first he created three different sized stick sphere light fixtures for one of my projects. My clients love them along with anyone that sees them. They added the perfect natural yet elegant element that I needed for this new construction project in Lake Tahoe. The second he had a unique piece of wall art that fit perfectly in with one of my mountain modern projects. At the moment we have another project we are working on creating two more light fixtures. David is a very talented artist and so easy to work with. He is creative and completes the projects by his projected time line and I feel that his pricing is very fair and my clients love the uniqueness of his art and find it a joy to have his art showcased in their homes. I highly recommend working with David on your project or purchasing one of his unique pieces of art to showcase in your home. **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > Geez and Awwww! Thanks Emily! Pleasure to work with you too! **★★★★★ — Joan Lapham, April 2017** > I love the large willow piece David installed in our foyer/atrium! The quality is very nice and I especially appreciate that the materials were gathered locally - we love the synergy of art and nature in our home. David was cordial, professional, easy to work with and we are very happy with his work! **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > Thanks Joan, honestly it is people like you that are willing to take the plunge and do unique art in their homes that make my life fun and rewarding. Thanks so much! > I wish you all the best! > David **★★★★★ — Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc., July 2016** > If you're looking for an inspired collaborator on a bespoke piece for your interior ~ I highly recommend David Ward, a sensitive and intuitive local artist. My clients and I were fortunate to meet with David on his way back from one of his "twig hunting" expeditions in rural Nevada. We marveled at the large bundles he'd gathered, and took advantage of the opportunity to discuss his creative process. The interplay between his thought process and the raw material is palpable. He viewed my client's interior and provided guidance. Our concept was a six foot tall by four foot wide, very open design using a minimal number of twigs. David understood our concept, delivered and installed a wonderful piece, on time and on budget. Throughout, he provided work-in-progress photos for our approval. The process was seamless and the end result delightful. **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > Thanks so much Cheryl, your expert guidance and your clients knowing what they wanted made all the difference. You take all the guess work out of the process but leave the creativity in. Really a pleasure to work with you!! **★★★★★ — HK Designs, Jan. 2016** > David is a true artist... his ability to connect with what you are trying to create for your space is truly unique. He listens to your vision and creates the most beautiful one of a kind pieces. I enjoy working with him, he is always professional and on time with his installations. **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > Thanks Holly,right back at you! Here is Holly's design and my art. **★★★★★ — Hills & Grant, Dec. 2014** > I am always happy if I have an opportunity to work with David Ward. He is a professional, collaborative, and talented individual. David is pleasant to work with and he always brings a lot to the table. His sensitivity to site and proportion are consistently spot-on and his artistry is inspiring. If you are looking to add a natural element to your interior, I would recommend that you contact David Ward! **★★★★★ — kauaidave, April 2014** > We were looking for a unique art piece for a large wall and found David on Houzz. We contacted him by email and brainstormed and collaborated on our vision. David created a beautiful piece that we like very much and have received many compliments on. We would work with him again and would highly recommend him. **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > What I was taught by this collaboration was to trust the process. I enjoyed doing drawings based on your desires and ideas and staying with it until the art was fully developed and felt complete. Going all the way and not settling. > Thank you so much! > David **★★★★★ — Friedman & Shields, March 2014** > I have worked with David for over 10 years. I have commissioned him several times to create a beautiful, natural, yet modern pieces for my company's award winning interiors. I love his work and talent so much that I had to have him make a piece for my personal residence. David truly has a unique vision which I am grateful for. He is a wonderful professional to work with. I would highly recommend him! **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > Doing another project with Traci right now. Long term design relationships are like working with old and dear friends! I love to collaborate! **★★★★★ — KB, March 2014** > We love the black willow twig David Ward created and installed in our home in Los Gatos. We can't imagine any other piece hanging above our fireplace. It completes our space and looks fantastic . Thank you David for completing the piece so quickly. **★★★★★ — satyabhavana, Aug. 2013** > I have worked with David on many projects including custom fences, beautiful wall art, rock work for gardens and retaining walls, water features and beautiful furniture — all made of natural materials. I am always amazed at his creativity and the beauty and simplicity of his use of lines, shapes and emptiness. David uses native branches, rocks, hand made papers and other materials to harmonize indoors and out, simplicity and beauty, nature and spirit. It is rare to find an artist of such talent with the sweetness, integrity and ease of being that David provides. It is fun to work with him, and our homes and gardens are complimented by all who see his work. He has my highest recommendation. **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > Thank you so much! This brought tears to my eyes. > David **★★★★★ — Taz, June 2013** > We worked with David to design and create our beautiful floating twig art! He was easy to work with via email, honest and open , and delivered and hung the art for us. > > We love it! Thank you David **★★★★★ — Jo Ann Hartley Interior Design, Nov. 2012** > David is brilliant in his artistry using natural twigs and materials to fashion his sculptures that work so well in each installation. I have used David in my interior design work since 2002 and each and every client enjoys the beauty of the piece he has created for them. > > He is easy to work with, well priced and stays on budget and installs on time. What more could you ask for?? **Comment from davidwardstickart:** > So fun Jo Ann, you are so professional and that makes the whole process easy and enjoyable. Look forward to our next collaboration! ## Selected projects - [Macfee cylinders](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/macfee-cylinders-pj-vj~7234342) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Kirkwood nest light](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkwood-nest-light-pj-vj~7149476) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Guy Dreier](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guy-dreier-pj-vj~256535) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Cheng Design Teance Tea Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cheng-design-teance-tea-bar-pj-vj~494701) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Collaboration with Fu Tung Cheng of Cheng designs and David Ward Stick art at Teance tea bar in Berkeley California. - [Eldred Preserve restaurant and event center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eldred-preserve-restaurant-and-event-center-pj-vj~7080620) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Ohashi Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ohashi-design-pj-vj~119106) - Location: san francisco, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Natural stick artwork by Nevada City artist David Ward made of natural materials added an amazing geometric and at the same time organic wall sculpture. Asian inspired in it's minimal, modern and yet is a subtle addition to this overall contemporary space by interior designer Joy Ohashi of ODS architecture in the Bay Area. - [Erin Martin Design Williams Sonoma Catalogue Photo shoot](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/erin-martin-design-williams-sonoma-catalogue-photo-shoot-pj-vj~119098) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Talented and eclectic Wine country interior designer Erin Martin styled this Williams Sonoma photo shoot to show off their sheets and pillows. David Wards stick art provided the background headboard for this warm, homey, setting. Look forward to another collaboration with this top designer! - [Bethe Cohen Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bethe-cohen-design-pj-vj~119096) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Worked with a very creative and fun designer Bethe Cohen Design in Los Gatos, CA for this niche stick art sculpture. The other stick art box style wall piece with curving branches for this Martis Camp home near Truckee California. This was a beautifully done project with interesting touches such as a stick art piece done with purple plum branches, the piece was 5 inches deep to add dimension to the niche and cast interesting shadows - [Lombard Plaza artwork Hawkins Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lombard-plaza-artwork-hawkins-design-pj-vj~119111) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Three organic art pieces for Lombard Plaza residences in San Francisco done by natural materials artist David Ward from Nevada city, California. David used three types of branches to create these abstract art pieces Acacia, Scotch broom, and purple plum branches.Interior Design by Hawkins Design group. - [Riviera Hotel San Juan Capistrano](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riviera-hotel-san-juan-capistrano-pj-vj~2854054) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: This hospitality project by Hatch Design for a hotel in San Juan Capistrano used 10 lights of different sizes to fill this high ceiling and to create interest in this large space. David Ward, Nevada City natural materials artist was chosen to bring this project home. This grouping created a wow factor that made this ordinary space extraordinary! - [Green Couch Calistoga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-couch-calistoga-pj-vj~1452411) - Location: Nevada City, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This stick art cylinder was born from a very small experimental prototype that I sent a picture of to Jeff Schlarb of Green Couch Design in San Francisco. He was the only designer in the world that could have seen the promise in the funky sample picture I sent him. He was meeting the client shortly thereafter and they liked the light design for their Calistoga Home near Solage and Sol Bar Restaurant. A beautiful light in this large size. A unique one of a kind Wine Country chandelier! - [Michelle King](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/michelle-king-pj-vj~5468026) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: These organic light fixtures fit perfectly in this Park City, Utah showcase mountain home. Michelle King, a very capable local designer designed this amazing space. The stick art light fixtures added a natural element to warm up this cool mountain modern interior. All in all a successful project! - [Tanglewood restaurant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tanglewood-restaurant-pj-vj~5895388) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: This restaurant project in Bozeman Montana was a collaboration between David Ward Stick art and Sophia Cok of Sanctuary interior Design. This amazing table inspired this spaceship shaped organic chandelier made of California Hazelnut branches. - [Martis Camp organic wall art](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martis-camp-organic-wall-art-pj-vj~5895455) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This was a rather small master suite but with a good art display wall in this beautiful Martis Camp home near Truckee, California. This abstract stick art wall sculpture fills the space without being heavy or blocking. Made by Nevada City natural materials artist David Ward. The style of this space is Mountain Modern designed by Kris Foss of Hills and Grant a San Francisco design company that works a lot in Martis Camp, a second home community near Sugar Bowl ski resort. - [Michael Taylor Design Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/michael-taylor-design-showroom-pj-vj~6038852) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: David Ward has had more than 20 years of relationship with Michael Taylor Design showrooms. A old call and a visit to their head guarters resulted in this partnership. This 3 dimensional wall sculpture has been the signature piece in showrooms around the country. This piece will become part of a collection of other artwork and lighting that just debuted in Los Angeles at Design week. - [Martis Camp media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martis-camp-media-room-pj-vj~2940759) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Being that the natural materials artist David Ward lives a short 45 minutes from Martis Camp it was convenient to bring the piece up for the developer to see. Talented interior designer Emily Esposito did the interiors in this Martis Camp Mountain modern project. This piece was all curves which added a natural feel to a contemporary space. - [Colorado Stick art Cylinders](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorado-stick-art-cylinders-pj-vj~5812951) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Two large stick art cylinder lights done by Nevada City natural materials artist David Ward. These organic stick art lights bring the ceiling down creating more intimacy and scale in the space.These lights can bridge many styles from Wine Country to Mountain Modern. The natural materials for this project came from the Sierra foothills where the artist lives - [Santa Monica beach house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-beach-house-pj-vj~6111186) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This was actually a collaboration with the client and found art artist David Ward from Nevada City, Ca near the Tahoe area. This driftwood was collected from Northern California beaches by the artist and his wife. This project is near Malibu and is all coastal and beach motif and style. - [Martis Camp Natalie Zirbel Designer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martis-camp-natalie-zirbel-designer-pj-vj~6115373) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Beautiful and immaculately designed mountain home in Martis Camp near Truckee, California. This was a collaboration with Natalie Zirbel and Nevada City natural materials artist David Ward. This project is the definition of Mountain Modern design! Reclaimed materials are used throughout. - [Martis abstract](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martis-abstract-pj-vj~5895429) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 107 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/davidwardstickart-pfvwus-pf~1702960465) ## Ideabooks - [awesome art](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15077987/list/awesome-art) — 23 ideas - [stickart's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/741106/list/stickart-s-ideas) — 30 ideas - [blue roof](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68177577/list/blue-roof) — 8 ideas - [door ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25431721/list/door-ideas) — 1 idea - [bench ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16176557/list/bench-ideas) — 1 idea - [fence ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15305862/list/fence-ideas) — 8 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/davidwardstickart) ## Community Q&A **Q: yii lighting chandellier and den lighting** *(in Lighting)* has anyone purchased lights from yii lighting before? I'm interested in this chandelier, but don't know about the quality or reputability of this company. We're looking to swap out the flush ceiling mount in our den with something that's fun and playful for the room. I checked the size and it works for the space. The butterfly shadows may darken the room more than we want though. I'm not a lighting expert and it's difficult to get a sense of how bright the room will be with this light. We are thinking of adding a set of recessed lights if needed. Possibly gimbal lights that we can use to highlight what we're putting on the walls or some other arrangement if anyone has suggestions. I will be mounting the TV on the wall. have the bracket, just need to do the work. A: Check out my Houzz site. I do pretty unique lighting. Best, David **Q: Who makes the greenwall?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Not sure how this response made into your green wall! Beautiful project! **Q: Beautiful art! Mind sharing the architect and builder? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Clare Walton architect and Crestwood builder **Q: Hi where is this table from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: If the west coast works better for you check with Finishing Touch Carpentry in Tahoe City, ca **Q: Delphine** *(in Product Questions)* Are you able to change the length of what this chandelier hangs. Is it a fixed 16"? A: I just realized that you guys are an interior design company as well? I would love to work with you guys sometime! Here is one of my light installs. **Q: Interested** *(in Photo Questions)* I have a client that is interested. Can you please provide ordering details, cos and lead-time as well as dimensions. thank you A: Hi there, let me know a dimension and I can quote that for you. 4 to 6 weeks lead time. Thanks so much. David --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*