Description: A favorite of interior designers, architects and custom homebuilders, Dennis D'Amico creates breathtaking architectural ornaments, inlays and murals from marble, granite and a wide variety of other earthen materials."People like to braille my work", says Dennis. "There's always an irresistible urge to run one's fingers over all the surfaces, tracing the outlines of the many pieces that form the finished work. The ancients considered polished stone to have healing powers. Maybe it's true."The Creative Process:Starting with an overall visual direction in mind -- whether commissioned specifically by an architect, interior designer or homeowner, or originating in his own mind -- Dennis begins by deconstructing his drawing into puzzle-like elements that will eventually fit together to form the final work. There's no computer-aided design, drawing or laser cutting involved as Dennis' work is entirely hand-crafted. Each element of the drawing is transferred onto the piece of marble or stone which has been painstakingly selected for color, texture, grain and its overall ability to fulfill its role in the final artwork.Next, the individual pieces of stone are hand cut using a micro-fine diamond blade saw and then hand polished before being assembled for installation. The final work might be a stand-alone wall ornament, integrated into a spectacular marble or stone foyer floor or integrated in a dramatic fireplace surrounding or luxurious bath. Like the works themselves, the application is limited only by the imagination of the person commissioning the project.Dennis D'Amico's phenomenal artwork in marble and stone can be found in beautiful homes from Key West to Cape Cod, in the homes of professional athletes, and commercial office buildings. And while Dennis' specialty is sea life, his subject range is virtually unlimited. Regardless the subject or the place that the work ultimately resides, you can be sure that its impact will be impressive, inspiring, unique, and always striking.
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