Friday, April 5, 2013

Butcher Logged Sofa/Entry Table

On a run a few months ago, I stumbled upon some thick logs in the street and envisioned them as a statement top to a table.  I ran home, hopped in my car and went to go load em up.  They were in pretty bad shape to be honest, but true to my nature, I found a means to make use of them.  It has become somewhat comical and customary that in using scraps and old/discarded wood, there will assuredly be a few difficulties.  Not to mention, I like to (typically) find my tools at garage sales, which means they are not as reliable and shiny as could be found new at the store; thereby things may just take a bit more time for my projects.
Nonetheless, I put a few logs together, used up some unique boards, and you find an eclectic little new creation. I originally envisioned it to be a kitchen island butcher block, but as the measurements came in and the pieces were put together, she looked a bit too long and narrow for an island to me.
I stained her a good ol' vinegar and black tea and she found her way inside.
She's a bit bulkier and rough, and could stand to lose a few lbs, but she's all wood and no curves and I quite like her as she is.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Steamboat Art Walk


White Pepper kindly agreed to have my artwork up in their store for the month of February.  I drove up there at the end of January to set up and be around for the First Friday Art Walk.  It was all sorts of new for me.  A whole new level of exposure, both to have my work out 'professionally' and to have my work out period.  Paintings seem surprisingly so very different than just refinishing a piece of furniture or even designing from scratch.  Both art, indeed, but a whole different vulnerability.  Nonetheless, it was good for me and a grand ol time. Steamboat, especially in February is a magical time.

If you're in Steamboat during February, go stop in to White Pepper on Main Street.
http://www.whitepeppershop.com/

Wednesday, January 23, 2013