Michael R Walters Woodworking And Design

08/19/2026

I’ve planed flowers outside my shop door. Sitting next to them with my morning coffee watching the bees ❤️!!

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

~ Today in the Studio~
I have been commissioned to frame several personal paintings from the legendary American illustrator Mike Ludlow (1921–2010)
This is the third.

For this beautiful painting, I have crafted a custom frame using gorgeous pieces of birch bark and reclaimed chestnut. I chose Birch bark as an accent for this frame for color,texture and felt it was appropriate since it was a material used by indigenous people.

Here is a quick look at the artist behind the canvas.
Who Was Mike Ludlow?The Golden Age King: In the 1950s and 60s, Ludlow was at the absolute top of the American commercial art world.The Esquire Girls: His claim to fame was illustrating all 12 months of the iconic 1957 Esquire Magazine calendar.A Household Name: His art covered America’s biggest magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, Cosmopolitan, and Good Housekeeping.Music Masterpieces: He also painted dozens of famous album covers for RCA Records. A Change of SceneryLater in life, Ludlow walked away from the high-glam commercial world to paint what he loved: horses, landscapes, and Western fine art. This painting perfectly captures that later era, featuring his trademark bold, energetic brushstrokes and beautiful lighting. This rustic frame transforms and highlights this incredible piece of American art history.

08/17/2026

08/10/2026

Morning inspiration.

08/01/2026

~ Today in the Studio~
I have been commissioned to frame several paintings from the legendary American illustrator Mike Ludlow (1921–2010)

For this beautiful painting, I have crafted a custom frame using this gorgeous, reclaimed chestnut. It’s a simple design, I lightly distressed all the edges. Between the distressing and with the existing wormholes, this frames character matches the barn scene within the painting. What better material to use than reclaimed chestnut from a barn to frame this painting.

Here is a quick look at the artist behind the canvas.
Who Was Mike Ludlow?The Golden Age King: In the 1950s and 60s, Ludlow was at the absolute top of the American commercial art world.The Esquire Girls: His claim to fame was illustrating all 12 months of the iconic 1957 Esquire Magazine calendar.A Household Name: His art covered America’s biggest magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, Cosmopolitan, and Good Housekeeping.Music Masterpieces: He also painted dozens of famous album covers for RCA Records. A Change of SceneryLater in life, Ludlow walked away from the high-glam commercial world to paint what he loved: horses, landscapes, and Western fine art. This painting perfectly captures that later era, featuring his trademark bold, energetic brushstrokes and beautiful lighting. This rustic frame transforms and highlights this incredible piece of American art history.

07/20/2026

~ Today in the Studio~
I am thrilled to have this stunning original painting by the legendary American illustrator Mike Ludlow (1921–2010) in the studio right now! For this beautiful piece, I am crafting a custom frame using this gorgeous, rustic weathered pine. It’s a simple design, but this beautifully brushed barn siding compliments the scene in this painting perfectly.

Here is a quick look at the artist behind the canvas.
Who Was Mike Ludlow?The Golden Age King: In the 1950s and 60s, Ludlow was at the absolute top of the American commercial art world.The Esquire Girls: His claim to fame was illustrating all 12 months of the iconic 1957 Esquire Magazine calendar.A Household Name: His art covered America's biggest magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, Cosmopolitan, and Good Housekeeping.Music Masterpieces: He also painted dozens of famous album covers for RCA Records. A Change of SceneryLater in life, Ludlow walked away from the high-glam commercial world to paint what he loved: horses, landscapes, and Western fine art. This painting perfectly captures that later era, featuring his trademark bold, energetic brushstrokes and beautiful lighting. This rustic frame transforms and highlights this incredible piece of American art history.