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Tag Archives: restoration
Me
Working with the different artists was a blast… that inspiration coupled with what felt like natural fits, I also made a few pieces of art. Most will stay with the house, such as the wardrobe in the entry, the linoleum … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Cincinnati, house, northside, photography, renovation, restoration
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Tim McMichael
For his piece, Tim used Sanborn Insurance maps the city referenced as a visual guide of Cincinnati’s many neighborhoods. The map shows the parcel for 1407 Chase. His piece is built up with multiple coats of clear epoxy with each … Continue reading
Joe Winterhalter
Joe’s piece in the entry consists of over 250 4″x4″ paintings, inspired by the fireplace tiles found in older Cincinnati homes. He built up layers of paint, often sanding through multiple coats to add a richness, depth, and uniqueness to … Continue reading
Artist Sampler
I’m very proud of how the artists’ work integrated with the Square House. For me, It’s a great pleasure spending time with each of them. Towards the end of the renovation process, inviting artists to join in felt natural. Initially, … Continue reading
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Lyle
Lyle did a lovely job painting the exterior. A long-time Northside resident, Lyle hails from New Jersey, loves acting in local theater, and splits his time between painting and a full-time schedule at Fed Ex.
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Ephemeral
The third floor has sloped ceilings and low windows which pull the light and color from outside, inside. It can be very dreamy and painterly…
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Tagged Cincinnati, house, northside, photography, renovation, restoration
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Closet Envy
When the Square House was built, people didn’t have the sheer amount of possessions we have today. Closets were uncommon and often impractical. When converted to a two family, two closets were added on the first floor but, alas, they … Continue reading
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It’s Time to Celebrate!
*** The opening has passed, but the Square House and the artwork will be open for viewing the next four saturdays from 12:00-4:00 and the final Sunday from 12:00-5:00*** As many of you know, in February I purchased an American Four … Continue reading
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Sanding the Floors
Hanging drywall is one of the two big visual milestones. The other is getting the floors sanded. After the completion of these two steps, the project goes from “job site” to “close-to-finished space.” Both steps make me giddy! … Continue reading
John
My friend, John Wilmes, often helps me with interior painting. He’s a hard worker and passionate about doing a good job. Normally, I’d be too busy to join in with the painting, but this time I could. Not many photos … Continue reading
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1407 Chase... The Square House 