Diane Swan Galleries

10/12/2026

I first buillt this vanity cabinet in 1995, with kitchen/house cabinets. In a closet behind, a hot water heater and pipes broke. The cabinet came out in pieces. Back, bottom and sides ruined. My client loved this cabinet and asked me to remake it.
I think it has another 30 good years in it.

09/30/2026

Making cabinets out of very resinous heart pine is a challenge in many ways. Mostly you "can't" sand it down. The resin responds better to blades. It's also tough on the lungs. Thus the mask.
(Music.. Radio Paradise)

08/26/2026

"Hope"
While working on 3 cabinet jobs in different stages, my mind needs to play.
Finished this lady today.
Rose Gold Acrylic mirror, UV glow in her hands.

07/01/2026

This summer I am helping 3 clients from 30+ years ago, clean up, repair, replace hinges, and add on to kitchens I installed in the early '90's. It's so satisfying to give these cabinets new life. A good product really does last!
(If only my knees held up that well!)

05/01/2026

Fat Cat Artfest
12 Artists/Craftspeople
Gretchen Niver "catering"

Native plantings, in a beautiful environment.
Tomorrow,Saturday, 10-5, Come dance in the rain with us!
Sunday, noon-5. Music with Scotty Young and John Makowski.

04/21/2026

It's been a couple years but FatCat is back!

The artfest is almost here! Come join us for great art, food, kids activities, music, plants, and fun for all!

04/11/2026

Studying a past piece and changing details.
Playing with "glow epoxy".