Art from reclaimed wood

Artist Olga Oreshyna was born and educated in Russia, but only after moving to Canada was she able to bring her artistic dreams to life. It was here that he discovered wood and his passion for working with wood, with the belief and conviction that wood always preserves the living spirit of the tree. That's why the idea of making art out of reclaimed wood gives her fulfillment, both through the artwork itself, and especially through giving new life to a piece of wood that someone has already used.

How paintings are made

It all starts with an image the artist has in mind. Then the wood is cut, shaped and mounted in a clear position, so that slowly the image in the artist's mind begins to take shape. After all the pieces of wood have been put in place, they are painted with successive coats of paint of different colours. Then, after drying, they are sanded, more or less highlighting each layer of colour individually.

Olga Oreshyna says that this process of sanding the paint layers seems very similar to our own life. We all have a life made up of overlapping layers that are rarely visible. Discovering the depth of these layers is what makes us interesting and makes art interesting.

The artist raves about wood saying it is an amazing material. It's hard, light and flexible at the same time. Wood can be carved, taking on different facets, edges and shadows, it can be curved to achieve wonderful roundness and stained to bring out its grain and specific design.

Much of the artist's inspiration starts with the very moment of finding the wood. Gathering pieces of wood for its natural beauty is the very beginning of the work. And the fact that it will come to life again, become art, inspires her, leading her to the final result.

Making art objects from reclaimed wood is the artist's way of making the environment more beautiful and healthy. She wants people to discover the warmth, energy and beauty of nature and the sun in each of her works. As for herself, the artist says she feels like she discovers a hidden treasure every day.