Robert Dunn: The Handy Artist

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Crack magic.It was a good challenge!
01/29/2026

Crack magic.

It was a good challenge!

Really been enjoying some furniture refinishing this week!
01/28/2026

Really been enjoying some furniture refinishing this week!

Hand-Carved AI, 2025Carved from an 80 year old red oak that once stood in my yard, this piece was shaped entirely by han...
12/07/2025

Hand-Carved AI, 2025

Carved from an 80 year old red oak that once stood in my yard, this piece was shaped entirely by hand and chainsaw, then left intentionally rough. The textures and tool marks are part of the work to document the human act of creation in contrast to the digital processes associated with artificial intelligence.

I’m driving it around town as a mobile installation, so if you see my truck, feel free to stop me.

Or comment below to share your interpretation and thoughts.

Finished up the library build (mostly). 10' foot tall and made from pine stair treads. Still have to install the rolling...
11/15/2025

Finished up the library build (mostly). 10' foot tall and made from pine stair treads.

Still have to install the rolling ladder, some sconces, and some crown.

All in all, one of my favorite projects to date!

Progress pics on a fun library build
11/01/2025

Progress pics on a fun library build

They called me in because workers left some deep scratches and gouges in brand-new stamped and stained concrete.Option o...
10/03/2025

They called me in because workers left some deep scratches and gouges in brand-new stamped and stained concrete.

Option one: tear it all out and replace it.
Option two: call The Handy Artist (or as some are now calling me, The Scratch Magician).

Before I left, I invited the homeowner to play “Find the Scratch.” She didn’t score a single point.

Finished mural. Chickamauga Lookout, Harrison, TN, 8' x 22'The client had me include lots of small/ hidden items: butter...
10/01/2025

Finished mural. Chickamauga Lookout, Harrison, TN, 8' x 22'

The client had me include lots of small/ hidden items: butterfly, rock climber, helicopter, lock ness monster, dragon, face in the trees, key, key hole, alien, the numbers 1-10, a treasure chest, hot air balloon, sail boat, cheese pizza slice, canoe, bass boat, sasquatch, fairy, heart, fish, soccer ball, baseball, woman in the rocks, silly monster faces, turtle, red tailed hawk... and a maybe a few others.

Can you find them?

A proper drain system doesn’t just move water, it solves the problem long-term.Pro Tip 1: A French drain should almost n...
09/27/2025

A proper drain system doesn’t just move water, it solves the problem long-term.

Pro Tip 1: A French drain should almost never be the first option for fixing water issues. It’s usually a last resort after grading, gutters, and surface drainage have been addressed.

Pro Tip 2: A lot of what gets sold as a “French drain” isn’t really one at all, it’s just marketing. Buyer beware.

Here’s an example (somewhat step by step) of a proper system I installed a few weeks back. A well built drain should protect the property long term, and not just put a band-aid on the problem.

Mural update.
09/22/2025

Mural update.

"Chattanooga Lookout" mural progress pics.Every project's unique circumstances make it a challenge the first few days.It...
09/18/2025

"Chattanooga Lookout" mural progress pics.

Every project's unique circumstances make it a challenge the first few days.

It's kind of like you're being introduced to your surface, materials, and it takes slow time to negotiate, get to know them, make compromises, and eventually collaborate where you can work with the reality of a situation.

I felt like I figured a few things out and hit a bit of a stride today. Still got a long way to go but it feels really good.

Getting started on a new project!
09/16/2025

Getting started on a new project!

Working on some sample plates.Decorative finishes will be offered soon!
09/08/2025

Working on some sample plates.

Decorative finishes will be offered soon!

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