Hi! My name is Lynne Krestan and I think you'll be interested to look at the unique line of copper garden art I've created in Lake Villa, IL just outside of Chicago.
Simple Wisdom is a line of garden fable plaques that tell a story. Plaques are all handmade in the USA by the artist. Contact us for a unique line of garden art.
I start with one of my original wood carvings illustrating a favorite story or fable from my childhood. I make a mold of my carving and then reproduce it in cold cast copper. I apply a mild acid to encourage the natural copper patina and then hand sand it to bring out the beautiful copper highlights in the finished Garden Fable plaque.
Each copper Garden Fable plaque includes a story booklet and copper wire for hanging indoors or outdoors.
You could say the idea for the Simple Wisdom line of Garden Fables was planted in my brain when I was still in diapers, back in the “good ol’ days” before my family had a TV. Both my parents were avid readers and some of my happiest childhood memories are the times my mother and father would read to me. Of course, I grew to be a voracious reader myself.
Fables have been used for thousands of years as an easy and entertaining way for parents to teach their children moral and ethical behavior.
If you see my Garden Fables™ as a beautiful and unique addition to your garden or patio, I will be very happy.
If you also use my Garden Fables™ as a way to communicate with and even teach a child, I'll be thrilled!
Were you read to as a child? Do you have any favorite fables you’d like to see designed into the next copper Garden Fable™ plaque? Send me an e-mail and let me know. I’d also love to see pictures of my Garden Fables™ in your own setting.
