Art on Wood | Designed and Crafted by Hector & Becca | Reclaimed Wood | Austin, Tx
About
About
We’re Hector Sandoval and Rebecca Wilson, a husband-and-wife studio in Austin. We make mixed-media art on wood — design, illustration, and photography, printed and finished by hand.
Most of it comes from Texas: desert hills, old signs, longhorns, Barton Springs, the weird and familiar stuff we live with. We start with photos and sketches, build the design, then sublimate it onto wood. After that we cut, sand, and paint so the grain and the image become one piece.
We work with plywood and reclaimed framing wood. No two prints are the same. Each one is signed and numbered.
The Process
Conceptualization: Every piece starts with a conversation and brainstorming session. We discuss ideas, sketch rough drafts, and refine our concepts until we have a clear vision.
Design: Taking photos out in Nature is our most common source of inspiration. Doodling on paper and iPad, we begin to form the basis of our design. Using advanced graphic design software, we create detailed and precise patterns around these. This phase allows us to play with shapes, lines, and forms, ensuring the design is perfect before it moves to the next stage. Color is a huge piece to the puzzle!
Craftsmanship: The digital design is then carefully transferred onto wood using a Sublimation technique that involves multiple heat presses + heat gun. With traditional woodworking tools and modern techniques, we cut, route, and assemble the pieces. Each cut is deliberate, and each assembly is a testament to our craftsmanship.
Finishing Touches: The final stage involves sanding, staining, and sealing the wood. This enhances the natural beauty of the wood and ensures the longevity of the piece. Each artwork is then signed and numbered.
