Local Artists Near Blowing Rock

“I have been collecting Steven's art since the late 80's and watched his evolution as an artist through the years. I have some of his early mono prints, representational pieces, abstract landscapes, and his current nature abstracts, based on the beautiful vistas in the mountains of western North Carolina. I also commissioned a large (5 feet by 4 feet) piece--a collage--which is one of my all-time favorites. It could rightly be named "Salvation," as it has a Christian theme told with shape and color. Steven's color sense is extraordinary, his combinations unexpected and original. He tells a story with color and line, and joy comes through all of his work--the joy of painting itself, and the joy and beauty of the world, in both representational and abstract form. I would encourage those who love bold, creative and vibrant work to check out Steven's art.”

“Paul and Kim just delivered our gorgeous new table personally to us. We are thrilled with it. They are such artists, that they would not even trust a delivery service to transport their masterpiece so they drove over 6 hours to do the final set up. The quality of the workmanship is extraordinary! Paul designed an ingenious walnut base that allows for optimal seating for everyone. Even the base of the table that is covered by the table top and will never be seen, is show worthy on its own. The unique engineering allows the table to expand and contract without damaging the live edge table top. The birch table top with walnut inlays is the most beautiful table I have ever seen. The grain is ethereal. It is our most prized possession. , and we look forward to many years of using it. Paul and Kim are real artists, with the highest degree of integrity. I'm sure that in the future a Fuelling table will be a valuable collectors item. However, I would never part with it.”

“I am an avid cook and when I remodeled my kitchen, I wanted a counter surface that could withstand heavy use and fit my lifestyle. I chose concrete because of functionality and durability. I also loved the contrast of stainless appliances playing against the natural patina of uncolored concrete. Andy, at BDWG Concrete Studio, is a true artisan. He immediately understood the aesthetics and had the technical knowledge and craftsmanship to create exactly what I was looking for. The counters and sink were poured in place and it was a multi-step process. Andy was as precise in the measuring and forming of the structure as he was in the polishing and finishing phases of the project. My "natural finish" probably doesn't suit everyones personal tastes, but there are as many options and techniques with concrete, as there are coloring and accents. I customized my sink by adding a personal item. For me, my countertop and sink are just perfect! It was a pleasure working with someone who is so knowledgeable about their craft and who cares about quality as much as he does. I would highly recommend BDWG if you are considering concrete counters.”