Since I last wrote, my husband's shoulder has healed enough for some progress in the woodshop! (you may recall that he had rotator cuff surgery in January, and has been in physical therapy throughout the weeks following it)  Buddy's been accumulating ideas and methods on the computer for months, and finally now he's enjoying the process himself!  He's been experimenting with different edges and finishes, and here are some of his first products!  We decided on a "rustic" look for these equestrian paintings, using a "surface burn", one of the many steps used in the technique originated in Japan in the 18th century called, "shou sugi ban". It involves charring a wood surface to render it a deep charcoal black. Click this link to learn more about this technique: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/shou-sugi-ban-black-waterproof-wood-furniture

Buddy even had this clever "brand" made for his handiwork, which he will proudly stamp on the back of all his fancy frames! :)

In a few weeks, I'll share more of his frame works, and hope to have frames for the upcoming plein air events in Telluride and Estes Park!