SketchBook

Most of these sketches represent many years of exploring styles and techniques for com-missioned projects. Every once in a while I go through the drawers and weed out the ones that no longer cut it for me. Included here, are the ones I like.In addition to this sketchbook I have updated my portfolio at:

www.gangwer.com

Enjoy.

Misc.metal & glass

This is based on a smaller sketch. It is the fullsize drawing for a 7 foot etched bronze panel for a hotel that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

These are a few designs for balusters in wrought metal.

Patterned after Diego Giacometti.

Etched brass technique sample

with sketches

Etched Elevator DoorConcept

Concepts for carved and leaded glass screens for a theme restaurant

Concepts for carved and leaded glass screens for a theme restaurant

When I began my own studio we were on the cutting edge of hospitality using decorative glass everywhere. We obliged by designing everything from entries to sneeze guards and booth dividers. These are a few ideas we produced.

Carved glass early sketch for desert residence

Study for a relief carved marble wall with tints

Study for a relief carved glass wall with palladium leaf and polychrome

Ecclesiasticalglass

Stained Glass Sketches for various churches

Stained Glass Sketches for various churches

Stained Glass Sketches for various churches

Stained Glass Sketches for various churches

Stained Glass Studies for Armenian Church in So. Cal

Stained Glass Studies for Armenian Church in So. Cal

Sculpture

Sculpture IdeasThe maquette is in my portfolio

Monumental Glass

Sculpture Ideas

This concept includes water feature and laser clockStill a concept

Sculpture Ideas

Sculpture Ideas

Sculpture Ideas

Sculpture Ideas

Cast Bronze / patinaDesert Aids Award

Bas Relief sketch

Sculpture Ideas

Maquette for Restaurant in CT.Cast Glass, Stainless Steel, fiberoptics & water

Carved glass Doorlite

Polychrome sculpture

A few presentations

First presentation design for bas relief at Motor City, Detroit

Presentation for Bronze and carved glass entry gates for desert residence.

Presentation for Sculpture / Desmod Residence

Presentation Sketch for Public Art ProjectThe entire presentation includes a model and 20 page book with

engineering, specs, & budget.

Winery Doors & Gates

Sketches for Wine Cave Entries exploring various style concepts

Exterior Interior

Numerous sketches for Winery Entry exploring various style concepts

Wrought Metal Gate and Wine Room Entries

Exhibition Graphics

etc.

I designed a number of exhibition graphics for Copia / American Center For Wine Food And The Arts in Napa, CA

Here are a few.

Interior shots of the exhibition for Dishing It Out

Entry graphic for a Bubble Gum collection.

Entry graphic for a photo exhibition of NY Deli culture

Entry graphic for an Antique Cookbook collection.

Exhibition Graphics for 2 Artist’s Cakes.An excellent exhibit of very imaginative baker/artists.

etc.Wine Label

etc.Recipe Card for Cookbook

Concept

I did mention I’ve done a lot of work over the years and it often takes me into areas of great challenge and the pursuit of doing the best I can. I love the diversity and continue to seek out those projects that engage and challenge.

Here’s my contact information in case you feel the same way and need my particular expertise. I’m happy to assist.

Jim GangwerGA N GWER D ES I GN

jim@gangwer.comwww.gangwer.com

707.738.2702

I am now living in Portland, Oregon

jim@gangwer.com