The distressed red wood was originally located on a barn. The barn was about to be torn down, and through small town connections we were able to go out and salvage some wood before it was too late. 
 
So, not only is there a limited amount of this beautiful naturally dressed red barn wood, it is a completely unique handmade frame. All of the frames my dad creates are designed and crafted by him. This frame is no exception. We decided to display the "Quilt Barn" in this frame. The red wood once belonged to a barn, so it felt fitting that it should frame a drawing of one too. 
 
The story behind the "Quilt Barn":
Out with a friend, we both had decided we wanted to draw that day. She was from out of town. So, I wanted to choose a location that just felt like our town. Beautiful scenery, rustic feeling, and located in a part of town she had not seen before. This barn was the perfect place. I sat on the ground leaning against a tree and drew this piece. Sketching out all of the details while we were chatting and laughing away.