I  think of myself as an artist using wood for expression rather than as a fine woodworker.

Gene Erickson
generickarts@aol.com
 
Old wood, previously used and seasoned, patinated is preferable.Try to keep evidence of age and previous use.  
Existing holes and knots are especially interesting.  
They become the eyes and ears of the new work.Like it when a given work is from one source, say a broken up desk.
Square Landscape
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Square Landscape (2007) Stained & Weathered Recycled Wood 19 1/2" x 19 1/2" x 2" deep
Cirq el (2008) Stained Recycled Wood 21" x 21" x 2" deep
Cirq el
Succession (2011) 63 5/8” x 49 7/8“ x 12 3/8” New & Recycled Wood, Found Case and Wheels, Acrylic Finishes
Succession (2011) 63 5/8” x 49 7/8“ x 12 3/8” New & Recycled Wood, Found Case and Wheels, Acrylic Finishes
Succession
19 Brook St. (2011) 45 ½” x 25 ¾“ x 1 5/8” Repurposed Wood, Acrylic Finishes
19 Brook St.
Buena Vista (2012) 31” x 37½” x 18” Cedar Siding, Recycled Wood, Buckeye Branch, Found Doll House Furniture, Shelf Hardware, Acrylic Finishes
Buena Vista (2012) 31” x 37½” x 18” Cedar Siding, Recycled Wood, Buckeye Branch, Found Doll House Furniture, Shelf Hardware, Acrylic Finishes
Buena Vista
Reliquary (2012) 30” x 11¾“ x 4” Found and Recycled Wood SOLD
Reliquary
Centenary (2012) 31 5/8” x 22 7/8” x 1 1/2” Recycled Wood, Found and Acrylic Finishes (As dyptich 51" wide)
Centenary
NOTTE (2013) 86" x 33" x25" Various Objects, Photo & Aged Woods (View One)
NOTTE (2013) 86" x 33" x 25" Various Objecst, Phot & Aged Woods (View Two)
Notte
Autumn's Tenders (2013) 67" x 16 1/2" x 13 1/4" Wood & Acrylic Finishes
Autumn's Tenders