This chess set, created in modern style, is comprised of manufactured birch hardwood dowels and squares that have been milled, drilled, sanded and painted. The floating board design beckons the art aficionado and competitor alike with a balanced arrangement of shapes, reflecting the traditional geometric theme of a chess board in light and shade. Eye-catching, unique and pleasing to the touch, this work is suitable for display and play.

Duval Patterson began exhibiting his artistic talent as a child, drawing and making action figures from modeling clay. After serving four years in the Marine Corps , he joined the New York City Housing Police Department. During this time, Mr. Patterson began painting and freelancing in graphic art on a part-time basis. He attended art classes at Parsons School of Design and the Art Students League. Upon retirement, Mr. Patterson freelanced full-time as a graphic artist for two years, then took a position as crime scene artist for the Legal Aid Society of New York. Now enjoying full retirement, Mr. Patterson continues his art through sketching, creating collages and occasionally entering local art shows.

Duval Patterson is an artist who works with multiple media, expressing his creativity as inspiration dictates. A former crime scene artist for the Legal Aid Society of New York, the now-retired Mr. Patterson continues his art through sketching, creating collages and occasionally entering local art shows.