Abstract Art
Taking inspiration from artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Tobey, Mark Rothko, Hans Hoffman, and more, along with the hand-craft of intricate patterning, Townsend Leather’s in-house… Full Aritcle
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Taking inspiration from artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Tobey, Mark Rothko, Hans Hoffman,
and more, along with the hand-craft of intricate patterning, Townsend Leather’s in-house artists have created a truly one-of-a-kind offering,
Townsend Leather’s Abstract Art Series.
Townsend’s Artists work under the direction of our Creative Virtuoso, Stephan Paciolla,
to create endless opportunities of creativity and customization on leather.
Drawing upon specialized painting techniques, the Abstract Art Series
can make nearly any artistic idea come to life.
Because the leather hides are literally created, crafted, and painted by hand
each one is unique and the variation becomes an integral element to its beauty.
Over the past year (Our Abstract Art Series was launched at NBAA 2012) we have created
a tremendous amount of R&D, sample, and ordered pieces each with a different look.
The most popular looks have been our Eastern Lattice and Striations
These styles have been used for headboards, wall panels, and furniture.
We have also done beautiful abstract art concepts pieces,
such as the Threadneedles Hotel in London shown here,
And we have enhanced some office space at Townsend by incorporating the Abstract Art Series
The Abstract Art Series can be customized to your artistic desires or you can utilize the designs we have already created. This series of leather brings a truly unique look to any design. The varied techniques are applied by hand by our artists with brushstrokes, stenciling, and layers creating depth and colors that will enhance any interior.
The Abstract Art Series can be bold, daring, and attention-getting as a focal point
or it can be subdued and coordinate perfectly with the rest of the space.
See the photo gallery below for some more examples of the Townsend Leather Abstract Art Series. And contact us to request your own samples or get more information about the series.
Due to the hand-crafted nature of these products,
sampling is limited and not available direct from our sample store.
If you are interested in a handcrafted Abstract Art Series leather from Townsend Leather, created by-hand by our in-house artists, please contact us at info@townsendleather.com
Continuing our series of exploring all the many aspects, processes, and departments that go into the production of luxury leather, we once again take a trip “Out On The Floor” (previously here and here).
A pivotal moment in the production process.
TOGGLING.
The guys working in the toggle department, work with unparalleled speed and grace.
Reaching to every nook and cranny of a hide, to pull it to its best shape. They work with so many metal toggle hooks, hides, and toggle boards – they can nearly do it in their sleep. But, this certainly is not a sleepy mindless task, this job takes focus and expert understanding of the structure of the hide.
In the toggling department, the craftsmen lightning-quick assess the hide for its optimal shape and size, then get to work – grabbing each edge, each outlier, each neck, shoulder, leg, and bit of the hide. They gently and carefully stretch it in equal distribution – all 4 partners moving in sync to perfectly balance the hide on the board.
The hide is stretched to reduce the visibility of wrinkles, to help smooth the grain of the hide, and to stretch it to its full capacity in order to reduce any shrinkage.
The hide will hang and slowly dry and acclimate to its optimally flattened position, for an average of 6 to 8 hours.
Cycling through the machine, then carefully being removed in its one-of-many steps toward becoming beautiful luxurious leather.
We have been taking some time to look back, but are excited to now turn our eyes to what’s next.
Looking just barely ahead to the Fall fashion trends.
We’ve talked before about Fashion/Interiors cycle, so we are excited to see how these fashion trends start to influence interiors.
LEATHER AND LACE
Fall Fashion Trend for 2013, you will be seeing lots of lace. And often the subtle delicacy of lace will be coupled with the weight and suppleness of leather.
Icon, Beyonce, is one of many leading the front on this trend, see more about this look here, Fashbo.
And Townsend has been right along on this fashion ride, with one of our newest introductions, a Gaufraged and Tipped Nubuck leather, we are calling Lace Weave.
The woven lace look is prominent in fashion forward designs, more on these looks from WWD
Vegas Magazine tells about the dual side of lace and the fashion impact,
and shows a bit of the fall fashion influence lace has had on accessories as well.
No matter how you use it, in fashion, accessories, interiors, you are sure to see a lot of lace influence this fall.
Pictured here is Townsend Leather’s brand new Nubuck Gaufrage and Tipped Lace Weave selection, available in Charcoal, Old Lace, Chocolate, Red Hot red, and Nautical Blue colors. Or your own custom color.
Samples will be available soon, contact us today at info@townsendleather.com to get first in line for yours.
There is nothing like holding leather in your hand, feeling it drape over your fingers, inhaling the intoxicating aroma, feeling its weight and suppleness, but when you can’t actually feel the leather – the next best thing is a photo.
Townsend is always looking for your photos, your stories, your projects.
We love to see our leather in action, if you have any photos you can share please send them along to info@townsendleather.com You could even be featured in our Designer Showcase!
But if you have no photos to share, feel free to browse ours – in our Photo Gallery, on Facebook, Pinterest or especially on Instagram where we have just started a new photo series of showcasing the beauty in machines, follow the hashtag #beautyinmachines.
We are trying to grow a trend around finding the beauty in everyday objects, and doing this with a focus on our Leather Manufacturing machines, we fully believe the real craft and beauty that comes from these machines is because of the hands that use them, but we like showing the unsung beauty of “regular” things.
Join the conversation! Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Pin with us on Pinterest, or Follow us on Instagram
Or most importantly share your images with us!
Last week we took a look back at a few of the great things that have been created at Townsend so far this year. Continuing our nostalgic journey, we decided to look even further back, way back.
You can join on this look back by checking out our Company Timeline. We have just a couple photos of things at Townsend years ago…
But you can also take a trip in the internet Wayback Machine and take a look at the Townsend Leather.com of yesteryear, all the way back to 2002 (and further) you can see how far things have come, Townsend Leather website archive
Last week Townsend Leather president, Jared Eckler, was featured in The Leader Herald with his article about the local community and the efforts of the CEO Roundtable group that he is a member of.
The CEO Roundtable is passionate about growth and development in the Fulton Montgomery counties area. The article shows a bit of that passion as well as a passion for the people and culture of the area.
The article also displays Jared’s obvious passion for the company and the people in it.
Townsend is pleased to have a President leading us, that is so invested in the company and the community and shares a seemingly unending passion for both.
Read the full article here, Jared Eckler Leader Herald CEO Roundtable Article
We have passed the halfway mark for year 2013, and it has been an exciting one so far. In a moment of reflection we thought it would be fun to take a glance at a few of the leathers we have created so far this year.
Covering all colors, textures, patterns, and techniques – it has been an exciting year for leather development!
Our regular readers will recognize some of these leathers from previous places, like here, here, here, here, here, and here
Take a quick look even further back into Townsend’s history
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