United States Department of Treasury

Transforming Baseboards into Marble: Decorative Finishes Inside the Secretary’s Inner Office at the U.S. Department of the Treasury In October 2025, I visited the…

The Bank House: Painting Mahogany Back Into a Williamsport Landmark

I have had the opportunity to work in some of the most unique properties around the country — and sometimes around the world —…

A Walk Through the Treasury — Seeing What Was Once There

Recently, I had the rare opportunity to spend time inside the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where I was invited to meet with the…

Nieman Eisman: The Unsung Maestro of Sideshow Banner Art In the golden age of American carnivals, one artist painted the pulse of public spectacle better…

Snap Wyatt: The Bold Brush of the Sideshow World Snap Wyatt: The Bold Brush of the Sideshow World In the colorful, gritty world of…

Fred G. Johnson: The Grandfather of Sideshow Banner Art When we think of the golden age of American circus and carnival culture, vivid images…

The Story Behind the Snake Man’s Mural

The Story Behind the Snake Man’s Mural In October 2024, while driving down U.S. 355 in Frederick, Maryland, I passed by a building I’d…

“A Dining Room That Rocks: Bringing the Universe to Life”

It all started with an invitation to a business card exchange. I hadn’t planned to attend, but as a first-time guest, I figured it…

Historic Wood Graining Restoration in Helena, Montana

In the spring of 2022, I found myself in Helena, Montana, restoring wood graining in a beautiful historic home known as the Remington House.…

Pirate ship wreck mural

Frederick, MD In the fall of 2020, I got a call about a new seafood restaurant on Market Street in downtown Frederick. The owners…