So after a few weeks of driving by my curiosity got the better of me. What is this giant wooden horse and who is the guy on the ladder with a chainsaw? After driving by for days my curiosity got the better of me and I stopped. It seems Art is making a return to downtown O’Fallon IL ! David Perez is an artist (among other things) who has recently moved back here from Mississippi. His work is truly amazing and his ability to see a piece prior to carving is hard to grasp. As we spoke he pointed to a block of wood and explained what it looked like and what it was going to become. I of course nodded but truth be told it just looked like a block of wood to me. However, I have no doubts about his ability after seeing some finished product.

There is actually a bit of history in his carving as well. All the wood he is using was toppled during Hurricane Katrina; instead of it going to waste he has hauled it up here to work with. His influences range from Polynesian, Caribbean, to just whimsical. So stop driving by. Maybe purchase a piece or two while you are there. You will not be disappointed. You can find Dave and his creations next door to Full Circle Auto (the Old All Feeds Location) his hope is to fill that space with unique sculpture for display and or sale.

As you may have noticed there is no direct Real Estate tie in here so how about a new listing?

Just listed in O’Fallon IL!

The Holdens | RE/MAX Preferred | 618-531-4887 1204 Nottinghill Drive, O'fallon, IL   4BR/3.5BA Single Family House   offered at $262,900 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 3,186 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION IMMPECCABLY MAINTAINED GEM IN O'FALLON IL ON LARGE CORNER LOT. PRIVACY FENCE, 12 X 14 DECK, CONCRETE BORDERS AROUND LANDSCAPING BEDS, GREAT FAMILY ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW OPENS TO BRIGHT GOURMET KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST AREA. MASTER SUITE OFFERS VAULTED CEILING, LUXURY BATH WITH WHIRLPOOL TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER, & DUAL SINK VANITY. FANTASTIC BRIGHT FINISHED SPACE IN LOWER LEVEL WITH FRIESE CARPET BOASTS GAME ROOM,BATH AND OFFICE WITH EGRESS WINDOW. CARPETS & DUCTS JUST CLEANED. UPGRADED LIGHT FIXTURES/APPLIANCES. SEC.SYS. JUST MOVE IN & ENJOY! MINUTES TO SCOTT AFB!   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Microwave Basement Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Contact info:   The Holdens RE/MAX Preferred 618-531-4887 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 26, 2009, 5:34pm PDT