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  • Coastal Cliffs Oil Painting

    Coastal Cliffs Oil Painting

    ‘Rainbow Cliffs’ set in Handcrafted Free-standing White Oak Frame

    Bring the tranquility of the coast into your home with this original 5″ × 8″ oil painting, featuring dramatic seaside cliffs, a sandy beach, and gentle ocean waves beneath a bright, cloud-filled sky. Rich brushwork and textured layers of oil paint capture the warmth and atmosphere of a peaceful shoreline.

    The painting is permanently mounted within a handcrafted 10″ × 7″ × 1″ solid white oak block frame, creating a contemporary display piece that stands beautifully on its own. Designed to be free-standing, it requires no easel or wall hardware, making it perfect for a bookshelf, desk, mantel, console table, or windowsill.

    The natural grain of the white oak complements the painting’s warm coastal palette, while the clean, minimalist design allows the artwork to remain the focal point.

    Details:

    • Original oil painting on panel board
    • Painting size: 5″ × 8″
    • Set in a handcrafted solid white oak block frame
    • Overall dimensions: 10″ × 7″ × 1″
    • Free-standing design—no stand or hanging hardware required
    • One-of-a-kind, signed original artwork

    Whether displayed in a coastal cottage, modern home, or office, this unique piece offers a timeless reminder of the beauty and serenity found where land meets the sea.

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  • When is an Ammonite not an Ammonite

    When is an Ammonite not an Ammonite

    An ancient form, reimagined in wood—where the story of the tree meets the memory of the sea.”

    Black Walnut ‘Ammonite’

    Inspired by one of nature’s most enduring forms, this hand-carved sculpture transforms a solid piece of black walnut into a contemporary interpretation of an ancient ammonite fossil. Every flowing contour was shaped by hand to evoke the graceful spiral that has captivated collectors, naturalists, and artists for centuries.

    Rather than creating a literal replica, this piece celebrates the essence of the ammonite—its timeless geometry, organic movement, and quiet sense of permanence. The natural grain of the walnut enhances the illusion of a fossil emerging from stone, with subtle variations in color and texture emphasizing the wood’s own unique history.

    The sculpture has been carefully sanded to a silky finish and protected to reveal the warmth and depth of the walnut, allowing light to play across its sculpted surface. From every angle, the changing curves and grain create a different visual experience, making it as engaging to hold as it is to display.

    Balancing natural history with contemporary craftsmanship, this one-of-a-kind work invites reflection on the passage of time, the beauty of organic forms, and the enduring connection between nature and art.

    Medium: Hand-carved Black Walnut

    Size: 7×2”
    Finish: Hand-sanded and finished in beeswax to enhance the natural beauty of the wood
    Edition: Original, one-of-a-kind sculpture

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Original Fine Art & Woodcraft by Chris Stafford

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