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LuRon Driftwood Artists use their “Seeing Eye” to recognize the artistic potential in a piece of weathered wood, gathered from rivers, mountain, forest, or beaches.

Once a piece has been selected, it must be cleaned and thoroughly scraped to get down to the hard wood where beautiful grain patterns are revealed. The piece is then shaped to bring out the best artistic features or imagery.

Using basic principles of design, it is the LuRon tradition to make any changes appear to have occurred naturally when shaping wood into sculptural form. Next, the piece is meticulously sanded with many succeeding grit levels. Burnishing with a smooth deer antler to close the cells of the wood and bring up the natural color and grain is basic to LuRon.

A mixture of beeswax and turpentine may be applied before or after burnishing. Some choose to add natural oils in the finishing.
The soft, hand-rubbed finish gives a lustrous depth to the wood.

Presentation is a very important factor: A good base will present the piece in its most favorable attitude, be in good proportion, and not overwhelm the sculpture. Accessories to a piece, such as shells, kelp or any other aggregates, are not permitted. A finished LuRon sculpture will be a true original --never duplicated -- a stunning portrayal of Nature’s unique art.

The techniques for creating driftwood sculpture are best learned in a class, which offers instruction, inspiration, creative ideas, and a supportive community for information exchange. Each piece of wood is different and may require a different approach.

Peninsula Driftwood Artists has one Certified LuRon Driftwood Teacher who offers classes throughout the year. Please contact us for more details.

We are exclusively devoted to using the LuRon Method, as we have been since our group was founded in 1969.

Peninsula Driftwood Artists are always discovering and sharing new tools and new ideas. This art form is continually evolving.