Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans

Male

Hickory Hills

United States

Profile Information:

How did you hear about Vertical Artisans?
I am the creator of Vertical Artisans
I am a...
Vertical Artisan
Do you have a Web Site? Whats the URL?
www.VerticalArtisans.com
www.CreativeRockForming.com
Where are you willing to work?
Anywhere with a substantial contract
What is your email or phone number so you can be contacted?
nathan@verticalartisans.com
708.233.9394 office
Skype VerticalArtisans

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  • Jay Lansburg

    Thanks for the stash compliment. It was getting a little large, so i really trimmed it down before I took the photo. I didn't want to look ridiculous, you know!

    Mar 31, 2009

  • Don Hansen

    Waynes Memorial will be on May 16 in Temecula Ca. @ 5:30 PM
    Info is on web @ tajmawal.com

    May 6, 2009

  • Don Hansen

    correct web is tajmawall.com

    May 6, 2009

  • John Carr

    Hi Nathan, thanks for your comments. The customers are absolutely delighted; they kind of didn't know what to expect really, although I had shown them pictures of other walls and let them see a stone plaque that I'd made, but the final result surpassed all their expectations

    Jun 18, 2009

  • Jody Smith

    Thanks Nathan it's great to be here I really look forward to being a part of this forum.

    Jul 5, 2009

  • Jody Smith

    Ok Nathan I watched the 3D Lichens video on demand and all I have to say is that raises the bar in detail. It was well worth the small fee to have a hint of the concept much less get all of the concept awesome work to you and Mike and thanks for sharing the knowledge. I can't wait to get rolling on something so I can try it out, I just saw some Lichens up close on the parkway recently and Mike nailed the illusion of them, Flawless!

    Jul 20, 2009

  • Jody Smith

    Awesome I'm on it Thanks Nathan. My wife loved the latest project pictures she loved the colors and design layout.

    Jul 22, 2009

  • David Driggs

    Nathan, do you have any hands on training on the slate for Chicago any time soon?

    Aug 29, 2009

  • Randy Murray

    Thanks Nathan,
    I was just checking my email for the clients new phone number and saw your comments. I know I should have internal confluence of confidence and happiness in my own work and not need the praises of other to validate my work. However it is great when I get Kudos from people especially those who know and do this type of art. It just makes you warm and fuzzy all over. I
    have to leave in a few minutes to meet with the client and go over his invoice. There was a lot of extras in this one.
    I was also training two new guys and you should have seen one them freaking out as I was dashing my stippling on. You could see his face just falling as I was doing it. Jake said "Are you sure your not covering up what we just did" I said " your going to have to just trust me Jake and would you step back your making me nervous" After we were done he said " Man it worked, I thought for sure it was going to cover it up, I thought we were done before you even did the stippling, that just made it POP!!"
    Thanks again for the comments and the forum. I need to do more encouraging also.

    Oct 12, 2009

  • Randy Murray

    Oh one other exciting ( at least to me) thing, I have been making carved concrete containers for several years now. I started doing them in college. Recently I came up with a way to lay them up, carve and color them in about 20 minutes. My guys call them the Basalt bowls. I hope to have some on the forum in the next week or so

    Oct 12, 2009

  • Bobby Leatherwood

    Thanks Nathan. Yes gravity is a problem. We have been doing some vertical but most of it is along the limestone stamped look in showers and walls. Haven't had much success with getting vertical hand carved work yet. I believe it is coming.

    Oct 13, 2009

  • wei zhang

    this project is located in another province, not at Beijing. When I have time, I will go there and take photos. thanks

    Dec 5, 2009

  • wei zhang

    For this house, we do the pattern with reference to the roman slate

    Dec 5, 2009

  • Jody Smith

    Nathan I wish you the best on all your upcoming events and look forward to hearing all about them. God Bless, Be safe, and Have Fun!

    Jan 18, 2010

  • victor arias

    Hi Nathan . thanks again for your offer but now I can't ,I'm going at school at night.I hope to be ready soon. my regards victor

    Mar 1, 2010

  • Cheri Ann Fyffe

    Thank you... for your kind words.

    May 11, 2010

  • Paul Labelle

    Nathan,
    Please don't be shy to answer my questions on my blog. No one has yet posted. Thanks.
    Paul

    May 27, 2010

  • Tima

    Hi Nathan, I read in one of your posts. to someone you once used simply portland, sand, and water, now I have to use the same thing, maybe you could give some useful tips on using these materials, such as .. .. in which the ratio used it, etc. Thanks! fan of your work Tima

    Jun 5, 2010

  • wei zhang

    yes, it is acid stain, except birck part

    Jun 18, 2010

  • Ken Tywoniw

    Hey Nathan- Keep up the good work and thanks for expanding the rock world for us. I like the audiophile option you set up with JoeS! I have the Extremist, put up another one! Talk soon---K

    Aug 9, 2010

  • haitham haj maf

    Hello nathan - I have seen your works great - I have a desire to learn - I wish you to help me - thank you very much

    Nov 11, 2010

  • victor arias

    nathan, I don't finish yet that  project because  the costumer have to buy a mosaic  for the back of the shower .  Merry Christmas and happy new year,

                                                                           Victor and Roxana.

    Dec 24, 2010

  • Josh Huntoon

    Thanks Nathan! Right back at ya!

    Jan 25, 2011

  • Christian Maucieri

    copy and paste this link. It's a video containing references. It's in an area called Drumheller Alberta. It's about an hour from where I live and it is where the largest deposit of dinosaur bones on earth is found. Really neat formations.http://vimeo.com/6809639

    Apr 2, 2011

  • Christian Maucieri

    Here is another one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYaHKBgS8QU

    Apr 2, 2011

  • scott dobert

    cheers my man!!!

    Apr 23, 2011

  • scott dobert

    was wonderin if i could have 3D designs put under my name as that is my vert concrete and furniture buiss name. srry i watched the webinar and that made me realize i might want to put that on there. thanks

    Apr 30, 2011

  • scott dobert

    thanks a bunch nathan!! i love this site and all that it stands for and the amount of effort you personaly put into it!!! the least i can do is participate and do my part as a member!! thanks! scott

    May 16, 2011

  • Dion Battles

    I believe I have done what you have asked of me? What is the drop box? I have not had any problem sending 4or5 pics via email before? Let me know what you need.................

    May 17, 2011

  • scott dobert

    Thank You Note

    Jun 17, 2011

  • scott dobert

    one more forum member to go and you got a thousand!!!

    Sep 5, 2011

  • David Driggs

    #141 is a beauty! Amazing carving, and every detail in the job perfectly compliments the others. The video guy did great in such a cramped space, too. Thanks!

    Sep 30, 2011

  • David Driggs

    Nathan,  when I first found this site 2 1/2 years ago, I thought I could do this. Then after watching all the training videos 2 or 3 times, I knew I could do this, now after today, I know I CAN do this. Although just a beginner, I did this, and much better than hoped. Thanks for shortening the curve for all of us who want to learn this craft!!!

     

    Oct 13, 2011

  • Eric Kelley

    Nathan or anybody if you want a good stone history. I live in Amherst Ohio sand stone capital of the world. The book is called "images of America Amherst Ohio".Here is the # 1-888-313-2665 or sale@arcadiapubishing.com to order a copy very cool.

    Nov 7, 2011

  • Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans

    Yep here is a sneak peak ...Click Here

    Nov 7, 2011

  • Don Hansen

    Hi Nathan. I went to the forum chat but could not leave a message. I do not  know how. I am interested in renewing my subscription with you as I got a new computor and hope the vidios will work out better. I did not figure out how to get the code.    Don Hansen

    Nov 25, 2011

  • gareth spud farrelly

    hi nathan,he doesnt really have a nick name,but he says thanks and appreciates the greetings,thanks mate

    Dec 8, 2011

  • CountryBoy

    Woow  Nathan  what  I can  say about you , It really  inspire  us your history,   You are a whole  model  that a lot of us  will  be glad  to  to say  they had the chance to meet  and learn from you .

    Fernando Magal

    Dec 10, 2011

  • scott dobert

    kenny go down the screen to the groups section and select buiss in a box group all info is there and some vids for your viewing pleasure!!

    Dec 13, 2011

  • scott dobert

    sorry nathan if i was over moderating there! lol!

    Dec 13, 2011

  • jason

    I appreciate the kind words, actually any words are fine.   As you have stated and as many others have also in the past (you) as in yourself can be your hardest critic after a job is complete and would have done or added things. Every project has its own unique hurdles that pictures cant explain

    Dec 21, 2011

  • Robert Duncan

    watched the concrete show, pretty awesome

    Feb 27, 2012

  • Tyler c Forbush

    Where exactly will this training be held on west coast! I'd like to make it!

    Jul 28, 2012

  • Beth johnson

    yes Nathan I am planning on coming...very excited to meet all you guys....very talented group. I messaged you, I thought, :)  when you made the annoucement about the classes. I figured you had plenty to organize  before you would respond back.

    Please include me for the 3 classes.  Let me know what else I need to do

     

    Thanks,

    Beth

    Aug 13, 2012

  • scott dobert

    loved all the pics thanks for sharing !!

    Oct 9, 2012

  • Eric Kelley

    Nathan it's Eric Kelley can't get on va site 

    Mar 6, 2013

  • Beth johnson

    when and if you ever have very small hair line cracks...what do you patch them with?

    May 8, 2013

  • Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans

    I generally use the mix... create a clay like substance with it and rub it in before you paint... if it is indoors I have used  crayons the color of the stone... wax , wood filler, anything that matches...  the cracks disappear and never return...

    May 9, 2013

  • ken snyzyk

    No I'm not subscribed to the core course.

    Mar 21, 2014

  • Don Hansen

    Hi Nathan. I have the moon gate scratch coated And will start carving tomorrow. I added the 2  extra  pieces that was sent to the end of the moon gate and will create a curved wall with them.

    Jun 15, 2014