Wood Brain by: Lindsay Zuelich

IMAGE CREDIT:  GETTY IMAGES In 1889, H. Colley March noticed that some ancient artifacts had a retro look. They imitated—just for show—elements from older objects. Bronze axes had “thong-work” like flint axes. Pottery bowls had patterns resembling basket weaving. March coined the term  skeuomorph (SKYOO-uh-morf), from Greek  skéuos  (container or tool) and  morphḗ  (shape), for these design throwbacks. But skeuomorphs aren’t confined to museums. Look around and you’ll find them everywhere. 1. ELECTRIC CANDLES Whether they’re gleaming in chandeliers or flickering on a restaurant table, electric lights masquerading as candles are skeuomorphs. 2. MUSIC SYNTHESIZERS Electronic synthesizers can emulate anything from a piccolo to a double bass, or produce electronic peeps, booms, and jangles. They may be no-nonsense boards with sliders and knobs, but they often skeuomorphically take on the look of traditional instruments like guitars or piano keyboards.

For this week's  Shop Small Saturday Showcase feature , I am featuring  Wood Brain , a fun shop that I first saw at  CRAFTED  at the Port of Los Angeles.  I love how creative Lindsay is with all of her work and how unique each wood piece is!  In fact, if you want to see some of them up close and personal, join me in coming to the  3rd Annual Etsy Craft Party  at CRAFTED on June 6th.  The event will be so much fun, and you can pop in on lots of the regular shops, including Wood Brain! Until then, take a look at the interview below packed with lots of fun info and both a giveaway and a promo for all of my readers below!  Yes, you can win a 6 oz. wood flask by entering the contest at the bottom of the post.  And for everyone, Lindsay is offering 20% off all Etsy purchases.  That means that you can get a flask just in time Father's Day and a few other fun items for yourself!  Yay! ******************** Tell me a little bit about yourself! I’m an only child who was raised by

I feel extremely honored for getting nominated for Best Artist in Wood at the Academy of Handmade Award Show 2014. I was really blown away with the whole evening, it was such an amazing experience. Just when I thought things couldn't get any better they announced that I had won for the Best Artist in Wood category!  I felt like I was at the Oscars, they had rolled out the red carpet and everything. I was interviewed by Nichole Longstreath from the Wardrobe Code, just a few minutes before the awards announcements started. I'll admit I was little nervous, but I think I did ok.  It was nice to put down the sander and woodworking tools and get dressed up for the evening. I was definitely happy just to mingle with all the other super talented artist and crafters that attended the event.  And the Winner is…. Lindsay Zuelich of Wood Brian.  I really wasn't prepared to give a speech, but I winged it. I'd like to thank the Academy... I can't