Artist based on the prairies of North Dakota
Art is the only thing I have ever really wanted to do. Being an artist has been my dream from the very beginning. I have never wanted to get rich from my artwork. Instead, I want to be able to make enough to be able to give it away. I believe art brings people together. It heals, it brightens the world. Case Art isn't just another art store, it is my way of helping others through art.
It's generally believed that burls form when a tree's growth hormones are disrupted due to stress, causing abnormal cell development. The exact type of stress is unknown. However, burls may develop because of insect infestations, bacteria and fungi growth, mistletoes and environmental injuries, such as freeze damage.
This burl is from a young cherry tree. Found in the woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is a live edge burl with a bit of lichen still attached. Lichen has been sealed to protect it a bit but is still fragile. This one of a kind coaster is approximately 4 x 5 inches and has little felt feet to protect your surfaces.
No matter where life takes me, I vow to never stop using my art to help others. The talents we are given are meant to be cultivated and to be used to improve the lives of our fellow humans. It is a greater gift to give of these talents than it is to use them simply for personal gain.
Artist based on the prairies of North Dakota