My day started with some challenges and after working in my shop for a few hours I felt gratitude that I get to work for myself creating beauty in the world. I want to express my gratitude to some of the people who have mentored/supported me in this life/career/creative pursuit. @maggiezanderorling @emilyorling @thomasarchitect @sebalser @art_in_construction @stevederrickson @_danielnevins_ thank you for offering your experience, time, energy, and wisdom. Gratefully yours, Eli.
I am not one for selfies. However, my wife and business partner took these of me where I spend a lot of time...staring at gray samples I've created. #customcolors #handtroweled #customplaster #plasterartist #limeplaster #handmadewalls #madeinasheville #moderndesign #orlinginteriors
Working on samples for several custom concrete countertops. Mostly to match Farrow & Ball. #modernarchitecture #ashevillearchitecture #customcolors #concretecountertops #castconcrete #farrowandball #orlinginteriors
This is what the start of making a plaster sample that resembles sting ray skin looks like. We welcome any challenge! #limeplaster #stingrayskin #customplaster #handtroweled #customcolors #modernarchitecture #ashevilleinteriordesign #ashevillearchitecture #orlinginteriors
We are so grateful to have been able to create this plaster finish for @alchemy.design.studio in collaboration with Palladium Builders. #ashevilledesign #plasterdesign #ashevillearchitecture #customfinishes #handtroweled #plasterwalls #fireplacedecor #venetianplaster #tintedplaster #modernhomes #orlinginteriors #fryreglet
Sometimes you've got to mix up the medium to expand the creativity.
Shadows and tools. Fresh plaster applied at the top of this fireplace surround. #customfinishes #plasterdesign #limeplaster #decorativewallcoverings #fireplace #ashevillearchitecture #ashevilledesign
Here is our latest project. A fireplace surround for @alchemy.design.studio We installed Fry Reglet channels and base-coat. Stay tuned for the color application. #customfinishes #plaster #plasterfireplace #handtroweled #ashevilleinteriordesign #madeinasheville #customcolor #orlinginteriors #adhevillearchitecture #interiordesign #fireplacesurround
Beautiful blue pigment. #customfinishes #limeplaster #decorativewallcoverings #plasterwalls #customcolor
Highlights and shadows make our work look so dramatic. #plaster #plasterwalls #handtroweled #plasterlife #traditionalbuilding #orlinginteriors
Here is a sparkly plaster sample to brighten up this foggy morning in the mountains. #plastersamples #plasterbling #limeplaster #handtroweled #customfinishes #decorativewallcoverings #plasterlife #orlinginteriors #plasterdesign
I love making custom colors. #customcolor #tintedplaster #powderpigments #ashevilledesign #madeinasheville #orlinginteriors
Shadows of coffee over an old plaster wall. #plasterwalls #traditionalbuilding #ashevillerestoration #handtroweled #orlinginteriors
Working on samples for an upcoming fireplace surround. #plaster #fireplacesurround #plasterwalls #tintedplaster #customcolors #ashevillemade #ashevilleplaster #modernarchitecture #handtroweled #orlinginteriors #artisanplaster
Working on projects for the home.
Lunch breaks in South Palm beach are rival the mountains. #plasterlife #palmbeachplastering #workcation
Packed the gang up to go to FL for some plasterwork with one of my mentors @stevederrickson
It was a joy to create this hand-troweled plaster fireplace surround and concrete hearth for @samselarchitects and @sulaskico The home is a true work of art. Thanks @keithisaacsphoto for taking such beautiful photographs #ashevillearchitecture #ashevillemade #handtroweled #customplaster #modernhomes #customcolors #concretedesign #orlinginteriors
New plaster ceiling we are installing on a 1930s home. #handtroweled #plaster #traditonalbuilding #orlinginteriors