SAIGON VIET NAM PHOTOS



HOLIDAY TREAT

COPYRIGHT STEVE BLOOD 1966/2012

Eggs of all kinds are considered a treat on Tet (New year)

This is another photo that is being published as a limited edition

and will be featured on the new web site.

SAIGON VIET NAM PHOTOS

copyright STEVE BLOOD 1965/2011

ANY REPRODUCTION OF THIS IMAGE IN ANY FORM

STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Historical photo of a Saigon canal printed as a limited edition now available is

one of approximately 50 restored photos that will be offered on the new web

site.  Interested parties don't have to wait, they can contact PENROSE DESIGN

now for more information.

TAYLOR WINERY PHOTO

COPYRIGHT STEVE BLOOD 2012



Preview of photos that will be available on new web site coming soon.

COLORS OF FALL PHOTO

copyright STEVE BLOOD 2012

Preview of photos soon to be soon on new web site.



WALL ART PHOTOGRAPHY

TAYLOR WINERY

                                               copyright STEVE BLOOD 2012

We are in the process of creating a new web site.  It will have historical photography of Saigon, the landscapes and architectural photography of Mary Lynn A Blood, rustic lighting, marquetry, antiques, revamped antiques, gifts and misc.  All items will be available for sale. 

THE NEW CRAFTSMAN LAMP

Taking liberties with the "craftsmen" style table lamps, hammered steel and iron are added to hold the shade.

SHOP RETAIL

We find ourselves dabbling in a zillion different things and decided that the entrance to the studio could use a dressing up, hence the retail corner.  The bright spot is Mary Lynn's photography but we do show a little bit of everything.  Prices range from $4.50 to $10,000.00, we believe in diversity.

ASPEN FLOOR LAMP

Floor lamp with fret cut shade, mica diffuser, Wyoming lodge pole base and marble base plate was designed for a home in Montana.

ANTIQUE EMPIRE CHEST RENEWED

 This 200 year old empire chest has been renewed and reinvented.  While many of the veneer chips have been repaired, missing veneer been replaced.  Many of the chips were left alone as it is part of the history of the piece.  The top was cleaned; but years of use and marks remain visible.  A front foot had to be rebuilt, drawers had to be rebuilt and then the fun part began.  Two matching marquetry panels were inlaid on either side of the chest.  The pattern of the Indian is adapted from a 1795 painting by JLG Ferris.  An updated mirror framed was designed with a stained glass mirror.  The piece was finished with old fashioned shellac to give it the aged look that it deserves.  Forged drawer pulls were added to the top drawers with hammered copper back plates and finally quilted drawer liners were added.

                                                      The raw canvas, the beginning.

BUD INLET

Adapted from a photo taken by an unknown Daily Olympian photographer in the 1960's this panel was created for a cabinet door.

GIG HARBOR

This marquetry panel was adapted from the photography of Steve Blood.  It is a simple panel intended to let the wood do the work.

EMPIRE CHEST DETAIL

One of the marquetry end panels on a 200 year old mohogany empire chest that is being refined.  The other side panel matches this side.  There are more surprises to come.

THE MEXICAN

OLD RANCHER REVISITED

         A work in progress.  The quick sketch is the general plan for the finished piece.                                      

WAGON WHEEL CHANDELIER SHOP DRAWING

contact us at 716-941-0322 or mail us,                        We have had numerous inquiries about wagon chandeliers lately so I thought maybe I could answer some questions.  This is an elevation of the wagon wheel chandelier posted previously on this blog.  Everything on this particular fixture was custom designed and fabricated making it a truly unique chandelier.
Not all lights have to be this complicated.  We can design a fixture using standard or antique wagon wheels and off the rack parts to create a rustic fixture that's just right for your project. 
Discounts to the trade.
copyright Penrose 2006

NEW MOOSE THEMED BURL LAMP

The moose may be familiar to those who follow my work but the lamp design is new.  The Wyoming pine burl sits on an unusual inlaid maple base.  The Shade is fret cut cherry plywood with a cherry frame backed by mica.  The fixture supports a three way light bulb with a switch in the base.

BATH SCONCE

The customers wanted something that didn't look like any bath sconce they had ever seen before. I hope they got what they wanted.

BREAKFAST LIGHT

Lights to cook by, lights to eat by, copper steel and mica.

BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY

This is an older fixture made soon after the SNOW LODGE was completed. It stands almost 6 feet high and makes a solid statement in the sports craft store where it hangs in the entry way.

copyright 2001 STEVE BLOOD

MONTANA SPRING

This the view off the TOM MINER CREEK ROAD on the way to the GRIZZLY CREEK RANCH where the wagon wheel chandeliers reside. A skiff of snow here turned into feet as we climbed the mountain.

HOME FOR A WAGON WHEEL

This is the barn that the wagon wheel chandeliers reside, the building is incredible on the inside.

MEMORIES OF SAIGON

Those who know me know that I have a passion for the arts, photography is one of those passions. When I was in Vietnam in the 60's I was stationed in Saigon. I had a rare opportunity to see and be a part of a Vietnam that most Americans in country were excluded from and had no idea that it even existed. When I had time off I often ventured into the city to shoot photos of the architecture and of the people. I have hundreds of photos and slides that have been sitting on the shelve for years. Mary Lynn and I have decided that it's time to share those images with those who were there and those who are too young to remember. These photos are not about the war but about an exotic city and her culture. To this end we are editing the photos into a coffee table book and hope to find a publisher soon. (photo has not been repaired yet)

copyright 1965 STEVE BLOOD This photo may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of STEVE BLOOD

OLD FAITHFUL INN ROOM LAMPS

These lamps were designed and built for the guest rooms in 'THE OLD HOUSE" in the OLD FAITHFUL INN in YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. They are made of acid etched steel and mica.
copyright STEVE BLOOD 2005

SNOW LODGE TABLE LAMP

Lobby lamp for the SNOW LODGE in YELLOWSTONE PARK. The fixture is of hand cut copper, mica hardwoods and exotic veneers.
copyright 1999 STEVE BLOOD