| Project by dennis mitchell | posted 1179 days ago | 1090 views | 0 times favorited | 22 comments | ![]() |
![]() |
Red Birch Twigs, river rock, pine logs combined with pine and distressed alder. The interior is lighted by halogen lights. Front doors are curved solid alder. A drawer is hidden in the roe of twigs above the bottom doors. The six side drawers are finger jointed with wooden slides. The piece stands 8’ 0” and about 4’0” wide.
































22 comments so far
Mark A. DeCou
home | projects | blog
1533 posts in 1284 days
posted 1178 days ago
Hey Dennis: I’m a fan of Rustic pieces, especially if they have some real character to them. This piece is all about character. From the twig crown to the hidden drawers, to the stones placed on the corners, this is a very creative piece. I will be heading to Cody, WY next month, for the Western Design Conference. Have you ever considered showing your work at this show? You would show well I feel. If you are unfamiliar with this show, you can go to www.westerndesignconference.com and see the exhibitors and learn more about it.
Would you be willing to explain how you get the stones to stay in place? I’ve inlayed rocks before, but I wouldn’t know how to do them the way you have placed them.
If you have them, I would love for you to add two more photos with close ups of your details and artistry. I look forward to seeing other projects that have come out of your heart.
Congrats on a nice piece, thanks for sharing it with us,
Mark DeCou
-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com
Dick, & Barb Cain
home | projects | blog
6991 posts in 1178 days
posted 1174 days ago
A very interesting piece. Very rustic looking. You must have put quite a few hours of labor on this one. I like it.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
3785 posts in 1193 days
posted 1162 days ago
Thanks Mark I added two photos for more detail. Congratulation on the Western Design Conference. The twig crown was lots of fun i will try some more in the future. The rocks are set with a one part epoxy.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
MsDebbieP
home | projects | blog
14096 posts in 1039 days
posted 941 days ago
I had to check out all of your pieces Dennis. I don’t think I noticed this one before.
You have to be one of the most creative people I know!!
I SOOOOO love your work
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
3785 posts in 1193 days
posted 941 days ago
Thanks Debbie. I put a lot of work into this one. Now it just collects saw dust in my shop. I’ve added glass shelves to it. Unfortunately it is too large for my house.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
MsDebbieP
home | projects | blog
14096 posts in 1039 days
posted 941 days ago
too large … how sad!!
I’m at a loss for words—trying to imagine this amazing piece of art sitting in a corner somewhere unseen..
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Jeff
home | projects | blog
996 posts in 972 days
posted 938 days ago
That’s a shame, Dennis (too large). Very striking work. I love the integration of non-wood elements for contrast.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
RobS
home | projects | blog
1231 posts in 1185 days
posted 619 days ago
After reading how your first posted project (this one) did not get all the attention that projects of today do; I desided to track it down and check it out.
Nice work, I like the different material usage and what did you use to shape the bottoms of those legs?
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
MsDebbieP
home | projects | blog
14096 posts in 1039 days
posted 619 days ago
Definitely worth checking out :)
Dennis’s is work is always at the top of my favourites list!!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
3785 posts in 1193 days
posted 619 days ago
Thanks for checking it out Rob. I used a 5 inch grinder to form the legs. They are too big to fit on my lathe.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
DAN
home | projects | blog
6402 posts in 861 days
posted 568 days ago
another work beyond compare
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
dlcarver
home | projects | blog
259 posts in 609 days
posted 568 days ago
I love it Dennis. Great work!
Dave
-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
3785 posts in 1193 days
posted 568 days ago
Thanks Dan and Dave!
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
mrtrim
home | projects | blog
1700 posts in 759 days
posted 567 days ago
dennis you sure have an incredible eye for the rustic furniture ! i think ive made two attemps over the years , but they so closly resembled the woodpile eventually they merged and poof they were gone ! you are truly an artist . great job
MsDebbieP
home | projects | blog
14096 posts in 1039 days
posted 566 days ago
and where does this now reside?
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
3785 posts in 1193 days
posted 566 days ago
I moved it to a rental storage place…ho hummm
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
MsDebbieP
home | projects | blog
14096 posts in 1039 days
posted 566 days ago
sigh
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
3785 posts in 1193 days
posted 376 days ago
Ms Debbie…This piece is now sold!!!!!
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
MsDebbieP
home | projects | blog
14096 posts in 1039 days
posted 364 days ago
I have tears of excitement in my heart and in my eyes.
Congratulations Dennis. I am beaming with pride and I had nothing to do with this except enjoy it via LJ.com!!
:D
had to go look again—yes, Dennis, your work is absolutely amazing.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
mtnwild
home | projects | blog
1979 posts in 406 days
posted 338 days ago
Wow! Really nice piece, took a while to find a home but glad it did. My projects are smaller, so when they don’t find a home it’s not a big deal. Really love your rustic style. Exceptional!
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
Rob
home | projects | blog
42 posts in 312 days
posted 303 days ago
That’s an amazing piece of work! What was the total time you think you put into it?
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
3785 posts in 1193 days
posted 303 days ago
Thanks Rob. I’m guessing about 120 hours. It now has glass shelves in it.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com