evergreen
daydreams
a one-woman woodshop specializing in the creation of exceptional custom intarsia artworks.
with a focus on highlighting wood’s natural beauty,
each piece is created without any artificial coloration –
using only the vast palette provided by mother nature
(the world’s most prolific artist!)
meticulously crafted by hand
no lasers or CNCs!
no paints,
stains, or dyes!
the artist
identifying as an artist has been the only unwavering constant throughout my entire life. though i have never received any classical training in art or woodworking, i have devoted tens of thousands of hours to hone my craft into something that feels truly unique to me. my artistic style is a reflection of the magic i see in the everyday world, and my body of work a reflection of the profound love i have for nature and animals alike.
i am so grateful to get to pour that love into each and every piece that i craft, and i hope that its echo is felt by those who experience my art.
intarsia is a centuries-old art form similar to marquetry, in which wood of varying species is inlaid to create intricate scenes, patterns, and portraits. this style dates back to the seventh century, but saw a meteoric rise in Italy in the 1500s where it was used to adorn all manner of wooden furniture, floors, walls, and cabinets – but by the 17th century, intarsia once more faded into relative obscurity. marquetry, which is created using veneers rather than boards, quickly overtook the craft in popularity and became the primary technique for creating ornamental woodworks.
intarsia saw a kind of cultural resurrection in the 1980s, and while it still remains a fairly obscure craft, it has taken on an entirely new life in the time since. rather than being used to embellish furniture (for which marquetry is still the preferred method), intarsia is now more commonly a three-dimensional craft. though some intarsia artists use stains or dyes to achieve the perfect color palette, many choose to remain “purist” and only utilize natural wood colors to create the imagery shown in their art.
while i would never claim to be a master in any sense of the word, these pieces can often take months to complete – my longest project took me roughly 340 hours of work, and i know that pales in comparison to the years that have been spent working on a singular project. knowing this craft is so rich in history makes me want to preserve it and do justice to its legacy of unrivaled craftsmanship and artistic merit alike.
intarsia?
so, what is
“Noah’s Ark” (1525)
Giovan Francesco Capoferri
Geometric figure (1537)
Damiano da Bergamo
testimonials
“My wife and I can’t recommend Evergreen Daydreams enough. Chelsea is friendly, runs her business sustainably and with kindness, and puts love into all the work she does.”
“Chelsea was an absolute dream to work with. It’s obvious she cares so much about her customers and her art.”
“You know how sometimes you do business with someone and everything just goes perfectly? Like you get home and tell your significant other how blown away you were by the experience? Chelsea is one of those people.”