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Russ Melina The best kept secret in town could well be the talent of artist/craftsman Russ Melina. Russ is a master woodworker, having done precision specialty work for the yachting industry and for Sony Corporation. Those skills transferred to his own c u s t o m cabinetry �������� �������� furniture business w h e r e quality is a standard. He turns common, reclaimed and exotic woods into elegant piecesdestined to become treasured heirlooms. Pieces like a piano shaped coffee table which is one of Russ’s favorite works. It is a half scale replica of a nine foot concert piano (except in height and working parts). It is made of teak hardwoods and teak veneer with a 3/4” inch thick solid teak top and solid teak legs. Beautiful! ���������� ���������� ���������������� in creating wall Meet The Artist and table top art as well. His stylish tea light holders, sculptures, and sleek, colorful cutouts coated in a uniquely applied resin are real eye catchers. Resin coated dolphins, rays, guitars and geometric shapes are currently available, but Russ will take orders for customized cutouts and colors. In fact, your design or his, Russ will work with you to make just about anything that can be crafted from wood. Russ has recently begun experimenting with kinetic art with Escher inspired designs of optical illusions. We anxiously await what is next. You ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Gallery. Shop hours are Tues. through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2017 Community Magazine 31


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