Gifted Drawing

Cruz is a leading woodstain artist, creating artisanal works on vintage and new wood substrates, GrainStain Arts®. The pieces are often created in tandem with ‘story’— narratives from the substrate itself, or other stories that inspire Cruz to visual design. The results are luxurious works of art with imbued history and elegance. "The tree has always been with me. A steadfast companion no matter where life takes me. Open to the creative process, going beyond boundaries and the expected suits my curious bent. Over thirty years of painting and creating has lead to being a fine art woodworker. Developing my own methods and techniques with woodstain has been challenging and rewarding. One never ceases learning and pivoting. Each piece is handcrafted in both my studio work and workshop. As a substrate, wood is beyond unique. It’s alive. It expands and contracts as I work. It responds to temperature changes, and each species interacts with stain differently. A true testament to wood's individual character." ------ The right work of art elevates the room, the impression, and those in it. Be it a piece to compliment a capsule collection or a bespoke design for a mature one, Art gifts us an enriched life experience. Many of Cruz's works come with a luxury Owner's Package, designed to deliver and care for your investment for as long as you own it.