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9/27/2011 4:23:24 PM - 004045347594
dan's piece in our house is one of our favorite possesions. love his work, and are hoping to collect more.
4/2/2011 9:31:47 PM - 001029914201
We love our antique cabinet that Dan painted for us. It is definitely a conversation piece! Phyllis M
5/14/2010 7:39:39 PM - 003032369642
Looks good, not a bad way to go! The background and raw wood framing compliment the pieces very well! Good job!

Hand crafted whimsically painted furniture and other artsy stuff by Dan Taylor.

Here you'll find pictures of things Ive created over the years. As well as new works. Please visit the pictures and video section at the top of this page for more albums of my work.

Recent works and projects.

Recent Works

Funky Folk Art angel wing art board.
Funky Folk Art angel wing art board.
A Folk Art original. Hand crafted of reclaimed pine.With a unique set of stylized angel wings and the scripture. He will give his angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways. 42 long x 12 high. Signed and dated. It is now available.
Angel Folk Art Up Close
Angel Folk Art Up Close
A better look at the unique art work on this piece.
Folk art Cross
Folk art Cross
This piece is number one in series of seven. Hand crafted from reclaimed pine with a recycled yard stick used in the frame.Dimensions are 13 wide x 19 1/2 tall. Signed numbered and dated. This piece is available.
Close up of Folk Art Cross.
Close up of Folk Art Cross.
A better look at the art work on this piece. I used dyes washes and metallic accent paints.
Rustica cd cabinet
Rustica cd cabinet
This cd cabinet is hand crafted of solid pine. Reclaimed from oil field crates. It is feaatures a distressed finish with positve messages inscribed around it.Dimensions are 13 w x 35 h x 7.5 d. Holds 175 to 200 cds.This piece is available.
Rustica cd cabinet. Front view
Rustica cd cabinet. Front view
A look at this cabinet from the front.As well as a peek at a handfull of my favorite cds.
Chalk board
Chalk board

This fun chalkboard is made from a solid burch cabinet door I salvaged. It has a whimsically painted surface.

Dimensions are 18.5 wide x 27.5 high. This piece is available.


Big Blue Armoire
Big Blue Armoire
This is a custom built armoire. 9 feet tall x 4 feet wide x 18 " deep.It is built in two sections. It features adjustable shelves. two deep drawers for filing.And hand painted personalized art work.
Big Blue Armoire Detail
Big Blue Armoire Detail
A better look at the custom artwork on the Big Blue Armoire. Washes, dyes,and hand scribbed messages.
Whimsical Trunk
Whimsical Trunk
This chest is handcrafted from reclaimed pine.With distressed hardware and a whimsical painted finish. Great for keep sakes or your treasure.Dimensions are 28" long x 13 " deep x 14" high. This is a one of a kind signed and dated piece. It is available I am also starting a series of custom trunks and chests made from reclaimed woods with custom requests available.
Rustica  Frame
Rustica Frame
This frame is hand crafted of reclaimed pine. With a slightly distressed finish.I also used a couple of old yard sticks in the design.This has a chalk board. But also can frame a mirror. Dimensions are 22 1/2 wide x 33 1/2 tall. This piece is available,
Rustica frame up close.
Rustica frame up close.
A closer look at the design elements on this hand crafted pine frame. I used water borne paints, stains and dyes in the finish.
Basura Bench
Basura Bench
This bench is hand crafted of reclaimed Pine.I had a small stack of lumber that I salvaged from oil field crates.And decided to make something useful of it. Dimensions are 24" long x 18 3/4" high x 11" deep.
New Wall Cabinet.
New Wall Cabinet.
This is a brand new design. This wall cabinet is made from timbers reclaimed from oil field parts crates.It features recycled hardware. The cabinet is 36" high x 16" wide x 6 3/4" deep. It would be perfect for cds etc.This piece is available.
New wall cabinet detail.
New wall cabinet detail.
Here is a closer look at the art work I did on the new wall cabinet.
Media Table
Media Table
A pedistal based media table. This features two compartments with doors as well as access for wiring and cables for computers and projection equipment. Made on rolling casters.
Table top art work
Table top art work
An example of the art work on a pedistal base media table I did for a Church.
Basura Bench Top View
Basura Bench Top View
A closer look at the art work on top of the Basura Bench.
Counter top art
Counter top art
This is an image from the top of a rolling kiosk I did for Cleburne Bible Church.
ginormous armoire 2
ginormous armoire 2
The second of two Ginormous Armoires created for Cleburne Bible Church.Adjustable shelves, large drawers with heavy duty hardware. Whimsically painted. Come see it.
Rolling Riser
Rolling Riser
One of many risers I built for Cleburne Bible Church.
Redeemed 3
Redeemed 3
Number three in a series of seven this one belongs to the Lee family.
Whimsical Table and chairs
Whimsical Table and chairs
I did the artwork on this set for two of my favorite clients. Richard and Betty Lee.
Table Top Art
Table Top Art

A close look at some of the paint work I do on my pieces.


One of a kind Cross Shelf
One of a kind Cross Shelf
This piece was done especially for my lovely wife Tammie. I could not do any of this without her love and support.
Whimsical Cupboard
Whimsical Cupboard
A piece I did with a hutch and cupboard.One of a kind.
Cupboard Detail
Cupboard Detail
A close look at the cupboard I did for Cleburne Bible church. This was a fun piece.
Another Pub Table
Another Pub Table
Another look at one of the tables I did for CBC.
Art Board.
Art Board.
Ok maybe not art to everyone but I enjoy it. This is a square of pine I painted.
Whimsical Chalkboard.
Whimsical Chalkboard.
I built this for some friends in the Hill Country. Made of reclaimed timber. It could also be a mirror frame.
Detail of Pub Table
Detail of Pub Table
A close look at the artwork on one of my pub tables.
Pine Box
Pine Box
A fun little box made from some old wood I found.Solid pine one of a kind. This piece is available.
Game Table detail
Game Table detail
A close look at a game table I did for CBC. It is hand crafted of pine with a storage drawer for game pieces.
Flaco the Flat Coyote of Coyote Flats
Flaco the Flat Coyote of Coyote Flats
Since I now live in Coyote Flats I made a coyote of sorts. Fashioned out of reclaimed pine.
Redeemed Number 6 of 7
Redeemed Number 6 of 7
This wall piece. Is number 6 in a series of seven. Made of reclaimed timber from oil field parts crates.With recycled screws etc. Signed and dated. This piece is available and is on display at Cleburne Bible Church.
Redeemed Wall art
Redeemed Wall art
a close look at number six in a series of seven wall pieces.
Detail of Pub table
Detail of Pub table
A closer look at the work on this pub table.
Bible display stand.
Bible display stand.
I made this for Cleburne Bible Church to display a Bible translated into Hindi.
Pub table.
Pub table.
One more in the series of tables at CBC.
Pub Table Too
Pub Table Too
Yet another of the pub tables I did for CBC. It was fun and a challenge to do so many different designs.
Antique Library Cabinet.
Antique Library Cabinet.
A fun piece I refinished for the Mcpherson Family.
Kiosk and corner units
Kiosk and corner units
Front view of a large sectional kiosk I built for CBC.
A corner display
A corner display
I built these for Cleburne Bible Church. Each corner unit has adjustable shelves and rollers.
Group shot of tables.
Group shot of tables.
A look at the pub tables in their natural habitat.
Ginormous Armoire and Benches
Ginormous Armoire and Benches
These are at Cleburne Bible Church. Though you may never see them. Stop by and try to find them.
Ginormous armoire detail
Ginormous armoire detail
A look at the doors of one of the Ginormous armoires I built for Cleburne Bible Church.
Dressing Screen
Dressing Screen
A fun folding screen I did for CBC.
Ginormous Armoire Too
Ginormous Armoire Too
The second Large Armoire I created for Cleburne Bible Church.
Whimsical Birdhouse
Whimsical Birdhouse
Made just for fun from an old timber I found at my Grandmothers house.
My shop
My shop
A peek inside my little shop. One of my favorite places.
Redeemed number 1
Redeemed number 1
The first in the series. It belongs to my friend Dean Elliott.Thanks Dean.
Collection pedistal
Collection pedistal
Fun and functional. If you see one at CBC. Dont forget to drop your offering in.
Backgammon table
Backgammon table
A look at a backgammon table I built for CBC.

Pictures

Tables and benches and a few odds and ends.

Wildwood Night stand.
Wildwood Night stand.
Where the wild things keep there stuff.
Detail of Wild Wood.
Detail of Wild Wood.
Each is unique.
Art Top Table
Art Top Table
Another example in a rich red.
Sample of larger pieces.
Sample of larger pieces.
American cupboard.Wash Stand and Texas Original.
Trunkster.
Trunkster.
Smaller Pine trunks whimsically painted.
Book Bench and Americana Bench.
Book Bench and Americana Bench.
The larger bench was designed with a built in storage area for books or boots etc. The smaler bench serves a similar function.These were on their way to Santa Fe.
Whimsical Wall Cabinet.
Whimsical Wall Cabinet.
A fun wall cabinet. Dont remeber what I called it. But it has room for dvds or cds etc. This one ended up in Wisconson in a little gallery.
Detail of whimsical wll cabinet.
Detail of whimsical wll cabinet.
An example of the artwork on the door.
Man in the moon mirror frame.
Man in the moon mirror frame.
A solid pine frame with a fun motif.
Man in the Moon detail.
Man in the Moon detail.
A closer look at my art work on this piece.
Spice cabinets.
Spice cabinets.
A couple of the many spice cabinets I have done in the past. These were always fun..usually no two alike.
Art Top Table
Art Top Table
These were fun. Sent a few of these out to Santa Fe.
Accent Table.
Accent Table.
Several of these have made their way to galleries across the nation.
Gypsywood desk.
Gypsywood desk.
I really enjoyed these...
Extra Large Book case.
Extra Large Book case.
Last seen in Alexandria Va.
Bow legs table.
Bow legs table.
An end shot of a fun table.
Suare deal table.
Suare deal table.
This one is in my kitchen.
Folklore hutch and cupboard.
Folklore hutch and cupboard.
One of my favorites. This one was in a furniture in art exhibit. In Rockport Texas.
rustica tables
rustica tables
hand crafted from reclaimed wood.
Berta's Bookcase.
Berta's Bookcase.
Distressed Pine with adjustable shelfs.
Gypsywood vanity.
Gypsywood vanity.
Fun and funky.

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