Neal Geisler was born in 1977 in Livermore, CA where he spent much of his youth in his parents garage assembling aircraft models and building smaller items. The youngest of 4 boys by 7 years, he has always been gifted and had a connection and appreciation for nature and trees, which is fitting considering this medium. As a young entrepreneur, he worked odd jobs and promoted a garage sale to raise funds for his interest in automobiles. He purchased his first vehicle at age 15, which led to an interest in restoration, fabricating and mechanics that spread to all facets of his life. From age 14, Neal worked in a machine shop for 4 years, after which he spent time at a foundry engaging in pattern casting design, production and finishing work. after his stint at the foundry, Neal spent 3 years working in the printing business, managing nearly all faces of the offset press and handling sales, he has worked for contractors as a carpenter and has been engaged in several construction jobs, varying in size and complexity. Along the way has also developed a great love for music, learning to play guitar & bass, Neal has performed at live shows and continued to expand his talents. He also currently runs a tree manicuring business, specializing in cultivation and articulation of specialty trees. These experiences have given him many of the abilities he now uses to create pieces and manage his business. He has never attended art school nor has he had formal training to guide him with his art he has had only imagination & ambitions to lead him to where he is today.
In 2004, Neal decided to pursue his art full-time and his company Sierra Craft was established.
Gallery owner Connie Hwang, suggest customers to contact him personally at www.sierracraftdesigns.com
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Compassionate, resourceful and detail-oriented, the artist has transformed his three-acre property into a delightful playground through his skill, which is functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. He has planted numerous trees, carefully pruning and experimenting with various methods of find the most productive techniques. He is greatly influenced by nature and the ocean, with water as his driving-force and inspiration, as well as his great love for anatomy, sea-life and animals. Neal is private pilot and so has been fortunate enough to see the earth from an entirely different perspective. When he is not working on his next master piece, he visits Kirkwood and Lake Tahoe to show board and enjoy the brisk weather with his dog through his favorite place to spend time is Maui, where he has spent hundreds of hours acquiring tattoos. He reside in Jackson, CA. with his German Shepherd randy. A collector of original art and an appreciator of one-of-a-kind beauty and quality. Neal's artistic-vision is to create warm, collectable, museum-quality masterpieces which connect with his clients on a personal level. He collects only the finest examples of domestic and exotic woods with which to create his sculptures. His work has been described as sensuous, captivating, sophisticated, innovative and sexy. His methods of sculpting can very depending upon what the particular piece demands, through the generally uses an angle grinder and similar power techniques to finish each piece. His work is constantly evolving, from his earlier large abstract to the dynamic sculpting and assembly of multiple jellyfish and reef interpretations. Additionally, he has begun to integrate metal, stone and minerals into his works while expending his portfolio with paintings and other form of art. A versatile artist who's goal is to leave behind traces of his favorite visions, experiences and memories, conveyed through his imagination and hands. In the 9 years he has worked as an artist, Neal has attended numerous shows successfully around California, exhibiting and transporting several high-caliber pieces and shipping domestically & internationally. His form of sculpture is imaginative, timeless, whimsical, original and unique only a few of many compelling reason to look more closely into his creations. All of Neal's lumber is hand-selected for high quality, unique grain and a stable dry condition to yield the most worry-free piece. Every sculpture is preserved with an oil & varnish blend or camauba wax, applied with an old hand-rubbed technique or a combination of the two preservatives is used sculpture that have been waxed only may need to the waxed in the future to increase luster, though it is not imperative to the preservation of the piece. Pieces integrating metal are either brass or stainless steel all from fit and fastened with structural adhesive. A variety of anodized colors can be used to accentuate our custom piece if desired. All wall are hangs on screws or wall-fasteners, which are easy to install with the manual reference system provided. Mounting hardware is provided with each piece as well. Neal's creations will provide beauty of generation to come. Neal is available for worldwide installations above and beyond what appears on his site, and enjoys a clientele who with for the same form their art. From the simple and sensual to the large and extravagant, sculpture which reflects the soul, or a piece to tickle even the most whimsical fantasies. The representative work here can be modified and customized to fit larger scale projects which often require more depth and detail. Also, if you have a special piece of wood that you are not sure what to do with, he can create a family heirloom with a custom commission and design. With over 25 years of creative experience and a limitless vivid imagination, Neal will create the freshest design to compliment any test.
