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This family room fireplace treatment was created and installed by Al Young Studios for the Uppland P...
This family room fireplace treatment was created and installed by Al Young Studios for the Uppland Project.  Al designed this feature, created the architectural detailing, and painted the original oil painting framed by the roundel.  Nancy, Ashton, and Elspeth created the faux stone texture and finish.

Before
Before

The vase, designed and turned on the lathe by Al, accompanies ornamentation also designed and create...
The vase, designed and turned on the lathe by Al, accompanies ornamentation also designed and created by Al in MDF.

Dentils (fashioned from composite material) under the stone hearth add visual interest to the facade
Dentils (fashioned from composite material) under the stone hearth add visual interest to the facade

Joint compound was troweled onto the wall and textured by hand.
Joint compound was troweled onto the wall and textured by hand.

The first step in toning the stonework.
The first step in toning the stonework.

Stonework wrapped around the wall behind the fireplace, lining part of a hall.
Stonework wrapped around the wall behind the fireplace, lining part of a hall.

Another arch in the hall behind the fireplace.  Seen from an entryway, the glimpse of ston...
Another arch in the hall behind the fireplace.  Seen from an entryway, the glimpse of stonework provides visual interest.

The original oil painting framed in the roundel.
The original oil painting framed in the roundel.

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