To walk in the forest and see deadwood as art is my specialty, and Colorado aspen are my favorite. Although aspen normally grows vertically straight, I hunt for the abnormal that are twisted and curved. Standing dead aspen trees are mostly insect, and fungus free because the resin of the tree has naturally drained out leaving no food for fungus and insects. And to insure remaining infestation does not occur I sand the wood to the naked edge leaving the character and history of the tree.
I try to make my art eye appealing, and functional fitting the decor of lodge, cabin, and rustic bringing the Colorado aspen warmth into your home.
Welcome to AspenSpirit
Michael Shaft
My thanks to the following for inspiration and direction; God, and his forest's, friends, and artist's.
Heartfelt thanks goes out to our armed services that allow me the freedoms I enjoy in this great Country.
Last update 2/20/16
