2018 in review!
With the holidays less than a week away I thought why not revisit some of what made 2018 in the Rustic Works shop so great!
As usual, my Instagram feed (@rusticworksbarrie) is the place to see my latest work and most of my day to operations. As I scroll through my feed it's really neat to see a lot of the work that's shaped this year.
2018 started with some frames which, let's be honest, is why we are all here! Framing the works of art I am given is truly a special part of my business. I love spending time chatting with clients to learn why they want something framed in barn board, and often I get to learn a lot of neat back story on the piece. Helping to showcase it in my craft is such a humbling experience in a lot of cases.
First frame posted in 2018! Canvas frame Cluster of mini frames Canvas frame Etched glass framed Framed stain glass
Among other things in 2018, some interesting projects kept me busy that weren't necessarily frames. I was asked to create some beautiful tables, coat hook slabs, wine racks, shelving units, shadow boxes, and even fun prom gifts!
Muskoka Brewery shelving Wedding keepsake box for flowers Prom photo holders with twine Wine rack Coat rack Behind the couch table Coat Rack 2 Live edge tables Muskoka Brewery shelving
Barn board walls really took off this year and necessitated some upgrades to my equipment. I was able to visit some barns to hand pick wood, I picked up an enclosed 6'x12' trailer to haul supplies and barn board, and the old barn buggy (2012 Kia Sorento) was sent to pasture in favour of my new work horse Big Red (Ram 1500).
With the new equipment, I was able to complete a ton of barn board walls, each as unique as the space they were accenting! Special care goes into every wall to finish things like door frames, outlets, and my signature red board are always a favourite of clients
Hallway board Frame work and barn board wall My signature red board! Stairwell barn board wall Finishing work on barn board wall Business barn board wall Muskoka Brewery wall
Commercial and personal chalkboards were also a big hit this year, with a massive project at Country Produce in Orillia, as well as some smaller unique projects for local businesses too!
Custom sign Country Produce individual signs Country Produce close up Large Country Produce Large Country Produce Large Country Produce Large Country Produce Urban Swine chalkboard sign Hooligans Barrie sign with custom license plate mounted White background black painted sign
Last but not least, what a better way to reflect on 2018 than with a look back into my mirror work! Plenty of character in huge old beams meant a lot of neat mirrors could be made of all shapes and sizes. I even created some truly show stopping art pieces with some beautiful live edge maple that I guarantee you've never seen the likes of before!
Large vanity mirror Very large beam mirror brown stained beam mirror 2" thick maple art piece 2" thick maple art piece Hooligans custom mirror/chalkboard combo Picture frame window mirror Very large beam mirror
I truly hope that 2019 brings everyone of my readers and clients a prosperous and happy new year! I plan to be creating all kinds of interesting things in the coming months and I can't wait to share it with you all!
Thank you to everyone for making this year a huge success for Rustic Works!
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