Earthtones by d.p.Etlinger

1414 Hardy St., Houston, Texas 77026 • 281.546.3637

"Iron Cross II[c] to the rescue--from quandary...to tables, chairs, and a basin stand"

d.p.Etlinger's custom basin stand with cherry wood base for Sugar Land home.

d.p.E.'s Calendar

Mar - June--showing @ Wish I May-artisan collection, 26211 Kuykendahl Rd

THE WOODLANDS, Texas

www.wish-i-may.com

April --sculpture on display @ Norton Ditto [fine men's clothing]
2425 West Alabama
Houston, Texas 77098

www.nortonditto.com

[Note: there will be a show @ Norton Ditto featuring myself and several other artists; watch for details when they are determined]

May 13 - show @ The Foundry Art Studios, Polk at Krist - Polly Smart and Darren Etlinger - 5pm-8pm, by appointment May 11-16, 281-546-3637

www.houstonfoundry.com

Sugar Land

[Sugar Land, Texas]

In the early fall of 2004, I was invited, along with a dozen or so other Houston artists, to participate in an art show at Club Meteor--which is located in the Montrose area near Midtown, Houston. Lyle Ruybalid (www.lyledidthis.com) and the manager of Meteor ( www.meteorhouston.com) organized an art show for Meteor's patrons.
Starting in the early afternoon and lasting well into the night, the evening began relatively well; the crowd was good and they showed some interest in most of the work being shown. And being that artists love praise, I enjoyed the acknowledgement of my work and appreciated the well wishes of support. But, the word "sold" on a little red round sticker placed on a piece of work is a much bigger expression of one's appreciation; and sadly, by late evening, there weren't any stickers. :-(

d.p.Etlinger's custom basin stand

But then, the "Iron Cross II[c]" was my salvation. Throughout most of last year, I'd been showing crosses made of railroad spikes--an idea I came up with in November, 2003. It had gone over well in prior shows but on this night, up to this point--no takers.

That was until Kristian saw it....and had to have it! A friend of mine called me from across the room, Armando Rene (www.starvart.com),  saying this guy wants to buy your cross. I was ecstatic! But then, about 30 seconds later, John and Thomas were digging it as well--they had to have it too!! Hmmm, a quandary? Only one cross and two buyers. [I am standing there thinking to myself, "why didn't you bring TWO crosses, :-)????]

Well, first come first serve, so Kristian got the cross but through their disappointment, I segued Thomas and John into viewing my portfolio for other ideas and opportunities--and that is where the floodgates opened! Ideas were spilling onto the floor but the question of whether it would all go well together into the scheme of their home arose. Who do you call? (not Ghostbusters, to the children of the 80's). They called their interior designer, Corbin Young (www.youngandjacobs.com), to come to the rescue; he came to the club for a portfolio review and consultation.
The result: a custom patio table with a network of streaming vines below the table surface and 4 hand-made chairs; and a custom basin stand with a natural metal finish with a 1-1/4" cherry base-board for their entry restroom. Pictured above are the "Iron Cross II[c]"; custom basin stand; patio table and chairs set; custom basin stand. It wasn't a typical meeting--but I will gladly take it!
Thanks for viewing my update.

Have a great week.

d.p.Etlinger