Wood. The most widely used commodity in our daily lives-and the most ignored. Parts of noble trees, washed upon the shore or lakeside; broken, lifeless trash to the human eye. Except to the person who knows how to breathe new life into them, leaving his fingerprints upon the art he creates.
Hello. Let me introduce myself. My name is Tommy Winn, and I have had a passion for Driftwood since I collected my first piece at the age of five. To someone, they'd be nothing more than hunks of gnarled, twisted wood, but they speak to me of mighty birds of prey, habitats for colorful fish, rugged horses and powerful Indians that will eventually speak to you of works of art, gracing your home, office or landscape.
Let me share with you the lengthy process that goes into my artwork. First, the driftwood is collected at various locations. Only the most unique and interesting pieces, some perhaps, hundreds of years old, are selected. The wood is sprayed with an insecticide, wrapped and stored for three weeks. Afterword, each piece is cleaned and sanitized, and allowed to dry in the air and sun for three months to as long as three to ten years. During that time, the wood returns to a natural dead tree color - chalky white. Now comes the first important step in the creative process. However the wood speaks to me, using a technique I conceived, different shades and highlights are emphasized in the wood's texture until the right effect is achieved, changing to a certain extent, the personality of the piece. It is no longer a dead, useless thing. It is alive again, waiting to be used as either a decorative accent, a eight foot Eagle's Nest, a coffee table or Tiki-Bar.
Only the highest quality, hand-selected resin figures are incorporated into the now-ready Driftwood to create a work of Natural Art. What happens next is no easy task. The process is time-consuming, and must be painstakingly accurate and carefully executed. One wrong move could cause irreparable damage, ruining the artwork.
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of seeing my clients attracted to that one piece that they claim "Speaks to them." Many customers have chosen a specific decorating theme, and request more customized Art that will either hang on a wall, grace a table or desk, or become a part of there landscape.
If you are looking for an affordable piece of Natural Art that will improve with age-
Please call for an appointment:
Tommy Winn
Covered Bridge Creations
(434) 738-8207
www.3ddriftwoodart.net
Chesapeake Bay Bridge From Annapolis to the Eastern Shore.