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Legacy

I’m wrapping up a couple of projects at Lorenzen Customs, one of which is a set of custom wooden planter boxes. I’ve been enjoying this work and it has put my grandpa Lorenzen on my mind (more than usual). When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do was go to grandpaContinue reading “Legacy”

Investing in Myself

March was a busy month at Lorenzen Customs with four projects leaving the shop. I have no new commissions, so I’ve been busy working on some pieces for a future promotion. I haven’t told many people about this yet, but I have an art show in November at Goat Patch Brewery (https://www.goatpatchbrewing.com) which is hereContinue reading “Investing in Myself”

Ace in the hole

I took another commission a couple of weeks ago, this time from a co-worker who also competes in professional poker tournaments. He saw some cool wall art at a bar and sent me a picture, “can you do something like this?” You know I took it on! He wants the king and ace of spadesContinue reading “Ace in the hole”

Boasting

Okay, so I’m showing off a little today. I just finished the bike sculpture, it rolled out of the shop yesterday. This project was my first commission that I’ve been working on for several weeks and I’m pretty darn proud of it. What makes this project even better is that it’s for an old friend. Continue reading “Boasting”

What the f*ck!

I’ll admit it, I curse – especially when things don’t go my way. Failure and disappointment are common in the shop and in the world of creativity. Not only is it tough when I am doing something for the first time, because often I’m learning by trail and error, but it’s also tough as anContinue reading “What the f*ck!”

Creative Process

I love taking someone’s idea, passion, or image and turning it into a unique piece of art or furniture. I get inspired most easily when someone tells, shows, or otherwise describes something they love. I really like to make people smile, and my designs are one of my favorite ways to do that. I’m currentlyContinue reading “Creative Process”

Job #1

Job #1 is to connect with you, potential customers! I thought I’d start out by letting you know a little bit about me, the Lorenzen behind Lorenzen Customs. I grew up working with my hands. My dad was a mechanic and a farmer, as was his dad and my mom’s dad, too. Grandpa Lorenzen hadContinue reading “Job #1”