Mark Donham
Wood

Bio:  My name is Mark Donham the sole craftsman at Deer Run Studio. I call it Deer Run because the place sits on a country corner at Catlin Rd and Deer Run Rd in Parke County Indiana. The studio is in an old church  built in 1852. The huge cast iron bell still rings from time to time  in the steeple.

 

My background includes a Bachelor of Fine Art from Indiana State University in 1983 and a Masters of Fine Art from Arizona State University in 1987. Both degrees had an emphasis in wood sculpture and furniture design.


I feel my furniture has a sculptural element also. The wonderous nature of wood in its near infinite variety is why I stay excited about this work. Hopefully I will continue for some years to come.

 

Website: www.deerrunstudio.com

Email:  deerrunstudio@yahoo.com

Phone:  765-548-0087

Mailing Address:

8450 S.Catlin Road

Rosedale, IN  47874

Studio:  SAME

Services Offered: Commission work is   encouraged.
Availability: Please call
Fees: Please call for quotes.

Portfolio
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Body of Work
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Eclectic Woodworking

Furniture and Sculpture
By
Mark Donham

Bowl in cherry wood 24" x 12" x 14"

 

  

The old church building above was acquired by me in December of 2005. The interior is now a 2000 sq. ft. woodshop. A nice country setting with lots of wood everywhere.

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Each cabinet evolves one at a time. The proportions and dimensions of the piece depend upon the planks of wood that I have and how they relate to each other. Basically I want to make things that I like. I want to feel good about the work. A piece of my soul is attached to each.