The Curing

While the organic shape of driftwood draws me in, it's the color, tones and textures that attract me.

The elements have created the form, I only wish to utilize the effects of the sun, rain, and wind a little longer...

Whether I leave a piece in the environment in which I found it, or haul it back with me, curing allows each piece to obtain it's full color and textural potential.

I continually look after each piece until the desired brilliance is achieved. Whether the piece be lying just outside my shop, or if I must hike to it...simply turning, and keeping an eye on the subtle color changes is what I do.

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