Thursday, December 29, 2011

Juried Shows


In order to show my work in the best possible venue, I apply only to juried shows .

A juried show is where a panel of qualified jurors sit in a darkened room viewing digital images presented by the show applicants.

The jurors have approximately 7 seconds to view and score four images of the work and the display. The scores are then tallied and the spaces are awarded to the high scorers.

I have been fortunate to participate in over 200 shows.

I prefer to sell my work in this manner because I get a chance to explain the design process as it relates to my love of the medium.

Hopefully I will have a chance to see you walk into my booth someday so check my schedule frequently. My next show is the only one I will be doing in Dade County this year, the 61st Annual Beaux Arts' Festival of Art will take place January 7th & 8th, 2012 on the beautiful grounds of University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The festival is open each day from 10 AM to 5 PM, and it's free!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Beaux Arts Festival of Art


Be sure to come by to preview some of my new designs.

The 61st Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art will take place January 7th & 8th, 2012 on the beautiful grounds of University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The festival is open each day from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The Beaux Arts Festival of Art offers art for many budgets, live eclectic music and other free entertainment, children's art experiences, fabulous dining options, and free admission all weekend to the Lowe Art Museum.

This will be my only show in Dade county this year. Beaux Arts provides a laid back, quiet venue where one can leisurely peruse the offerings, and it's free.

Hope to see you there,
Don and Carol Boudreau

Friday, December 16, 2011

Au Naturel


No stains or dyes are used in my Award Winning designs. 


 While there are many chemical stains and dyes available to alter the appearance of wood, I prefer to reveal its innate beauty. 


By doing so, I am able to emphasize the natural colors, textures, and intricate grain patterns as well as showcase any of the imperfections that give the piece a unique personality.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Workshop


You know that Santa's workshop is filled with elves making toys. But Boudreau's workshop is a one-man establishment. All of the boxes you see displayed on these pages are created by me in my shop in Hollywood Florida.

It's a quiet area overlooking the inter costal waterway which gives me lots of solitude and serenity when I have to work out the details of that new design.

I have been creating boxes from this location since 1999 and have amassed quite a collection of power and hand tools. I presently own and use the following:
  • Delta 10" Unisaw cabinet saw with Wixey digital readout
  • Rikon 18" band saw
  • Jet 14" band saw
  • Grizzly 6 X 89 oscillating edge sander
  • Jet 22-44 oscillating Drum sander
  • Jet 15" planer with/Byrd Shelix cutterhead
  • Delta 6" Jointer with/Byrd Shelix cutterhead
  • Jet Floor Model Drill Press
  • Delta Bench model drill press
  • Norm Abrams design router table
  • Hawk Routershop Table
  • Dewalt scroll saw
  • Paasch spray booth
  • Beall wood buff system
  • Porter Cable Orbital sanders
  • Joe Woodworker Vacuum press system
Plus lots of other small tools too numerous to list.

Leave milk and cookies for Santa, if you want toys. And place your order for a hand-made box with me if you want quality boxes for all your collectibles, jewelry, and gifts.