Reclaimed & Restored: Dolan Geiman Rescued Art Constructions (+Giveaway)

by jennae on November 14, 2008

You know the “3 Rs” mantra: reduce, reuse, recycle. Well, if artist Dolan Geiman had his way, there would probably be a fourth R: rescue. Geiman salvages wood and found objects and puts them together to create beautiful, eclectic works of art. These constructions often feature animals, and the paint used to create them comes from the Chicago Paint Exchange Program, which helps give traditional, but unwanted, paint a home.

In other words, you won’t find these at your local TJ Maxx or IKEA.

Normally, I’m not a big fan of the rustic feel of weathered wood. But something about these pieces makes me sing a new tune. They are funky, colorful and full of character and life, and those are the types of pieces I want in my own home. Pieces that jump off the wall and speak to me. Geiman’s art definitely qualifies.

Great Green Gift:

With Dolan Geiman’s artwork, Green Your Decor is also introducing a new feature in honor of the holiday shopping season. Notice that “G3″ icon on the artwork above? G3 stands for “Great Green Gift”. I will use this icon to indicate products that would make great holiday gifts, and I have created a new category for them. And if you want to learn more about Dolan Geiman the person and see his studio and workspace, check out Design Sponge’s sneak peek.

BONUS SAVINGS: Through Dec. 20, all orders from Dolan Geiman’s etsy shop that are over $100 include a free gift. During this time, you can also get free shipping on orders over $250 with coupon code “GREENYOURDECOR.”

Why It’s Green:

Handmade from salvaged wood and found objects
Finished with recycled paint and water-based textile inks

Price: $225-500

Want to win one?

Dolan Geiman generously offered up one of his rescued art constructions for one lucky reader of Green Your Decor. This Songbird Rescued Wood Construction valued at $315 is a piece after my own heart, featuring the bird motif that my regular readers will know I love so much. The “G4″ icon stands for “Great Green Gift Giveaway” — that’s a mouthfull. Consider it an early Christmas present for yourself. To win, visit Dolan Geiman’s site or etsy shop and leave a comment here about something that you liked or learned. Do this by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, November 21, 2008 to enter.

Want to enter more than once? Boost your chances of winning by completing one or more of the tasks on this list. Please leave a separate comment for each entry:

If you haven’t already, sign up for Green Your Decor’s email updates by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, November 21, 2008. You must verify your email subscription to be eligible. After you sign up, FeedBurner will send you a verification email. Please do not ignore it — your entry will be invalid if you do not verify. All current subscribers are eligible to win. And there’s no need to leave a comment letting me know you subscribe by email. I’ll know you’re a subscriber
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So that means every participant can receive up to 6 entries. You have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, November 21, 2008, to enter. Two winners will be chosen via Random.org and contacted via email. Good luck everyone!

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1 brittanyzh November 14, 2008 at 4:41 pm: Ok, as soon as this came up today I had to send it around our studio. Loved it since the first time seeing his stuff at the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago in September. My sister-in-law and I ogled the horse pieces in hopes that someday we’ll be able to purchase at least one with joint custody.

brittanyzhs last blog post..Our New House! (#5)
2 Lisa November 14, 2008 at 6:13 pm: what a cool funky site! this guy sounds hilarious! I learned that the silkscreening process was painting something by hand on the silk. i had no idea! also- the entire concept is fantastic, and i LOVE the bird art!!!
Lisa
3 Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland November 14, 2008 at 6:48 pm: I like the Texas falcon ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA print. Great giveaway, thanks!

Mary @ Adventures in Mommylands last blog post..Lavender Mint Lip Balm Giveaway at dkMommy Spot
4 judy brittle November 14, 2008 at 6:51 pm: My favorite is the giveaway prize. That is really beautiful! Another one I really liked was the Box Print. This one.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14227950
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
5 Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland November 14, 2008 at 6:52 pm: I stumbled this giveaway.

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6 Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland November 14, 2008 at 6:54 pm: I faved you on technorati, user name Mary512.

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7 Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland November 14, 2008 at 7:01 pm: Blogged ya:

http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/11/rescued-art-giveaway-at-green-your.html

Thanks again!

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8 Joy November 14, 2008 at 7:18 pm: I absolutely adore the shipwheel rescued wood construction (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14847380). I’m getting married in January, and it matches all of our bedroom items!

Joys last blog post..TGIF
9 Joy November 14, 2008 at 7:19 pm: I’m also a devoted RSS reader of your blog.

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10 maryanne November 14, 2008 at 7:47 pm: very cool and funky folk art. love the bird motif and the jazz collage. to bad it’s way out of my price range at $4000! fun to look thought. great giveaway!!
11 Amanda B November 14, 2008 at 7:56 pm: I like to minis…the animal prints remind me of old postcards or nature prints. I really like his style.
12 Kathleen L November 14, 2008 at 8:15 pm: I like the Garden on Astor Street. Thank you.
13 Marci November 14, 2008 at 9:04 pm: What a fun and very unique shop. My hubby would enjoy the rifle RESCUED WOOD CONSTRUCTION.
14 Michelle November 14, 2008 at 10:10 pm: These are beautiful. I like the Bluebird mini. Thanks for the giveaway!
15 Michelle November 14, 2008 at 10:10 pm: Also, I am subscribed to your site. Thank you.
16 MaryBeth Isaac November 14, 2008 at 10:13 pm: bluebird DG MINI is my favorite. I LOVE IT. he is very talented!
17 MaryBeth I November 14, 2008 at 10:14 pm: subscribed!

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18 MaryBeth I November 14, 2008 at 10:14 pm: stumbled – marybethi.

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19 MRS.MOMMYY November 14, 2008 at 10:54 pm: flower ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA is beautiful so are many other items
20 MRS.MOMMYY November 14, 2008 at 10:54 pm: subscriber
21 Melody November 14, 2008 at 11:24 pm: Wow, awesome stuff. I’m especially partial to the print “Big Time Belief.” Nice work.
22 Melody November 14, 2008 at 11:25 pm: P.S.–I subscribed to your RSS feed.
23 Andrea November 15, 2008 at 12:01 am: The love letter rescued wood construction is amazing!

Andreas last blog post..Coming soon
24 Jingle November 15, 2008 at 12:01 am: I love the songbird rescued piece. It is so simple and elegant.
jinglesells at gmail dot com

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25 Jingle November 15, 2008 at 12:01 am: I’m a subscriber, too!

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26 Elaine R November 15, 2008 at 12:07 am: I also love the Jazz Atlas Framed Work-so many images,very interesting.
27 Kathy G November 15, 2008 at 12:26 am: I really like all his stuff, the dog stuff is nice but my favorite piece is the Jazz Atlas – mixed media, it’s awesome!

Thanks for the giveaway!
28 stephanie November 15, 2008 at 12:36 am: i love that the panel paintings are $50. and under. what a great way to start a dolan collection! (unless of course i win the gorgeous yellow bird!!)
29 Meg T November 15, 2008 at 12:42 am: I really love the yellow sonbird and the blue songbird pieces! Is that a doorknob in the blue songbird? These are amazing and unique. Any of them would be a real treasure to have in your home, thanks so much!
30 Meg T November 15, 2008 at 12:43 am: Also a subscriber.
31 CC November 15, 2008 at 12:58 am: I love the Flight Attendant Collection

CCs last blog post..The Lunar Beasts
32 Jess November 15, 2008 at 1:42 am: Such awesome work! I’m in love with the bird cattails print in the etsy store.. so cute!
33 Janet F November 15, 2008 at 5:19 am: I love love letter RESCUED WOOD CONSTRUCTION, it is beautiful.

Thank you!

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34 Janet F November 15, 2008 at 5:21 am: I am subscribed.

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35 Janet F November 15, 2008 at 5:23 am: I faved on Technorati..

My username is janetfaye

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36 amandasue November 15, 2008 at 12:06 pm: Really neat! I love how creative he is! I like the Songbird Collection (C-116) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17222116 Thanks for entering me!
37 Tina November 15, 2008 at 12:28 pm: Love the wooden posters–fun and funky, not too serious. Just like my house! Looking forward to your giveaway, and thanks for sharing another fabulous artist.
38 Kimberly November 15, 2008 at 12:50 pm: I love the Barnyard Billboard paper print. It would look great in my kitchen! Thanks for the chance to win!
39 Kimberly November 15, 2008 at 12:51 pm: I’m a subscriber!
40 kim baise November 15, 2008 at 2:03 pm: New Orleans Queen is the BEST! So Beautiful. Is it made with old ceiling tile? Dolan, how did you make it? It ROCKS!!!

kim baises last blog post..Handmade Hedgehogs
41 Kelly Rae November 15, 2008 at 2:28 pm: Even though baseball season is over my favorite piece is still the Baseball Sketchbook Collage. I love that even though some of his pieces are WAY out my price range, I could still get some of his originals for only $40!
42 Baba November 15, 2008 at 5:59 pm: I love his rescued wood art pieces. The Mr. Whale and Whale song are extremely artistic pieces that I love!

Babas last blog post..Stone House & Evolve ? Hmmmmm
43 susan November 15, 2008 at 10:10 pm: fabulous work, love the amazing use of rescued wood and i am going to blog about it right now.
saw you at d*s and well, now a fan.
great great work.
susan

susans last blog post..Pretend
44 Sara Amos November 16, 2008 at 1:14 pm: Oh my goodness, these are all GORGEOUS!!! I have bookmarked his site.

I especially love the bluebird box print
45 Shirley Hodge November 16, 2008 at 2:57 pm: After seeing Jay Laber’s junk art sculpture on the lawn of the Missoula Art Museum I have been an undying lover of junk art. Would love to have this and would cherish it and pass it on to my grandaughters someday.
46 Kathy Amos November 16, 2008 at 8:16 pm: I love the Garden on Astor Street.!!!!
47 Terra H November 16, 2008 at 9:39 pm: I like the Garden on Astor Street. Thank you.
48 Mae Behling November 16, 2008 at 10:03 pm: This is some of the most beautiful art I have ever seen. I love the bluebird box print
49 Valerie Mitchell November 16, 2008 at 11:47 pm: I love that these are made of salvaged items!
50 Kristi G November 17, 2008 at 12:13 am: I like the garden on astar street
51 Cindi November 17, 2008 at 1:54 am: I love the primitive, rustic look of the weathered wood! It goes so well with my style of decorating. The “Retriever Rescued Wood Constuction” is another rescued piece I like very much. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks…..Cindi
52 Cindi November 17, 2008 at 1:55 am: I am subscribed to your feed with my Yahoo Reader Page. Thanks, Cindi
53 Lorrie November 17, 2008 at 2:41 pm: I love the Ophelia box print. It reminds me of the Griffin and Sabine books!
54 Carrie Cronin November 17, 2008 at 4:17 pm: I absolutely love the wooden posters & actually everything that was on the site!
Carrie
55 Dolan Geiman November 17, 2008 at 4:25 pm: Thanks to everyone for the warm comments about my artwork. I’m deeply touched by my warm reception here at GYD!! I look forward to shipping the Songbird Rescued Wood Construction to the lucky winner of the giveaway. If you’re interested in continuing to follow along with me, my artwork, and nationwide fine art fairs, please join my newsletter here. Each newsletter includes some sort of deal or discount and I also do a quarterly art giveaway for my subscribers. I look forward to staying in touch with y’all!
Best,
Dolan Geiman
http://dolangeiman.com
http://dolangeiman.etsy.com
56 Melissa November 17, 2008 at 7:36 pm: I really loved the Bluebird 24 x 40 box print limited edition that I found in the etsy shop. Absolutely beautiful art!
57 Tamra A November 17, 2008 at 8:41 pm: I like your Rooster Mixed Media art piece. My kitchen is decorated in roosters and antique barn items – this would look nice.

Tamra As last blog post..Snowman Marble Magnet Set
58 jenna November 17, 2008 at 9:05 pm: I like the Garden on Astor Street. I love that fact that this is “green” art. Thanks for the giveaway!
59 DJ November 17, 2008 at 10:37 pm: Wow, I LOVE his stuff! The bird cattails piece is fantastic!

DJs last blog post..Photo Friday: "Autumn"
60 Vivien November 17, 2008 at 10:37 pm: My favorite is the love letter wood construction with the birds. It’s quite charming.
61 Belinda November 18, 2008 at 5:55 am: My favourite is the Bluebird DG Mini, the bird is adorable and I love the stylish combination of the blue and beige in this work of art. Fantastic!
62 getpalmd November 18, 2008 at 6:05 am: If someone would ask me what is unique art in my opinion then I would surely first point to that shop!

I really like this, it’s very special.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13164237
63 Melody November 18, 2008 at 7:38 am: Sports Car PANEL PAINTING is so retro!
64 H.S. November 18, 2008 at 7:43 am: Elk PANEL PAINTING is awesome! Love the art.
65 Melody November 18, 2008 at 7:45 am: I’ve blogged at my blog!
66 Crystal November 18, 2008 at 7:46 am: What amazing art. Rodeo Girl PANEL PAINTING is one of my personal favorites.
67 H.S. November 18, 2008 at 7:47 am: I’ve subscribed to your rss feed!
68 Mel November 18, 2008 at 7:48 am: Whale Song PANEL PAINTING is such an unusual painting! I love how it looks.
69 crystal November 18, 2008 at 9:13 am: I really like the Original Mixed Media Art titled… NEW ORLEANS QUEEN
70 Robin November 18, 2008 at 10:02 am: I love the Stars and Stripes construction piece with the songbird. His work is really awesome! Can’t wait to share the site with my husband
71 Tovah November 18, 2008 at 11:02 am: I love the “love letter RESCUED WOOD CONSTRUCTION” so very much! There are lots of fabulous things in that shop, though. I’ve added it to my Etsy favorites.
72 Vicki wurgler November 18, 2008 at 2:37 pm: I like the woodpecker ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA
73 jess November 18, 2008 at 2:41 pm: Wow, I love the mixed media work and wooden posters! The layers and layers of paint, silkscreen, cut-outs, etc. are fascinating. I marked your site and will be coming back to marvel at your work.

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74 Marigold November 18, 2008 at 6:09 pm: What an amazing artist! I pretty much want everything he’s offering. Favorites would have to include the crab rescued wood construction and Mr. Whale. If I had all the money in the world, this (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15361871) gorgeous triptych would go right over my bed. That’s how much I love this stuff.
75 Kelly November 18, 2008 at 8:12 pm: I am a huge fan of Dolan and his work! It’s amazing that he remembers the origins of his found objects. I think it makes his pieces even more special because each one has a story, or two!
76 Kathleen November 18, 2008 at 8:19 pm: I can’t express how amazing these are! I love the animals and the colors that he uses, and although it was hard to pick a favorite, I’d say mine is probably the “bird RESCUED WOOD CONSTRUCTION circular”, but I also love the Blackbird archival print.

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77 Kathleen November 18, 2008 at 8:21 pm: I just subscribed at katwalck at hotmail dot com

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78 Kathleen November 18, 2008 at 8:23 pm: I added you to my Technorati faves, under KatydidandKid

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79 Christy November 18, 2008 at 8:30 pm: I love the deer RESCUED WOOD CONSTRUCTION!!!
80 Kathleen November 18, 2008 at 8:33 pm: I stumbled this post under my username, Katwalck

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81 Kathleen November 18, 2008 at 8:35 pm: I also added you to my Google Reader

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82 Kristin November 19, 2008 at 3:56 pm: I am so suprised I’ve never heard of your work until now. Absolutely brilliant. It’s hard to pick a favorite out of your gallery when I have so many, so I’ll just pick one at random. The Steampunk Bird Construction is gorgeous, and the wooden spoon in it makes me smile every time.
83 Sara November 19, 2008 at 6:11 pm: What a gorgeous site! I love the cowboy PANEL PAINTING. My MOm would freak out over it!

Saras last blog post..My Hope
84 sandra November 19, 2008 at 6:30 pm: These are incredible! I love the owl prints…lovely
85 Alice Hansen November 19, 2008 at 7:37 pm: I loved the framed art – especially “Sing-Alongs and Hand-Me-Downs”. Thank you for the chance!
86 heather November 19, 2008 at 7:39 pm: I love the US map!
87 heather November 19, 2008 at 7:41 pm: I also signed up for the RSS. I love this site!
88 Elsie November 19, 2008 at 10:47 pm: The Woodpecker and the Tree of Bread box print is just like the red-headed feathered fellow outside my window…looked outside and it caught me eye, looked inside and ditto! Such a treasure, love the birds and it’s a thrill to see one ever so briefly, and to have one in art is awesome….wood is a natural gem and I treasure the giveaway, and this site!
89 oona November 19, 2008 at 11:50 pm: I would love to get “Three Girls I met in Texas” for my husband who is a Texan and loves pin-up girls. I am in awe of Dolan Geiman’s art, and completely inspired by the use of reclaimed objects!

Thanks for the giveaway!
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90 oona November 19, 2008 at 11:52 pm: I faved you on Technorati!

Thanks for the giveaway!
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91 Jeanne November 19, 2008 at 11:55 pm: The USA Map is awesome!
92 Laura November 20, 2008 at 12:01 pm: I just found your site a few days ago while looking for some fair trade gift ideas. I <3 your posts and the beautiful and artistic elements that we all can add to green our lifestyles. I signed up for your RSS thru google reader–now I’m sneaking it at work!
93 rebecca November 21, 2008 at 12:15 am: I love this site,

I was totally drawn to the
In Pursuit of Karner Blue , framed which is sold, but the print is available. I loved to see the worspace and the things that inspire him, down to dice and handwritten Spanish numbers!

Thank you so much, it would be an honor to win.
94 Christian November 21, 2008 at 12:37 am: I really loved it ALL!! But the rooster print would be an amazing gift for my mother-in-law who loves roosters!! 14.5 x 14 ARCHIVAL PRINT on paper limited edition

ckbruce(at)rocketmail(dot)com

Christians last blog post..Not fun enough
95 Kathy Conley November 21, 2008 at 10:05 am: I really really like the Deer Panel Painting and it would make a fabulous gift for my son!
96 Dee November 21, 2008 at 10:51 am: I like “migration constellation.”

Thanks!

Dee

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97 Brooke November 21, 2008 at 11:20 am: I would take anyone of the Songbird Rescued Wood Constructions.
98 linda November 21, 2008 at 1:38 pm: I love the Sunflower Panel Painting….thanks for a great giveaway!
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99 sheri November 21, 2008 at 2:51 pm: I really like the mini’s they are affordable and very cute for my small kitchen
100 sheri November 21, 2008 at 2:52 pm: I am a subscriber, thank you
101 sheri November 21, 2008 at 2:57 pm: sheriamore faved you on technorati
102 sheri November 21, 2008 at 2:59 pm: sheriamore stumbled you
103 sheri November 21, 2008 at 3:00 pm: I signed up for your RSS feed through google
104 sheri November 21, 2008 at 3:06 pm: I blogged here about it

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105 adrion November 21, 2008 at 3:44 pm: I never knew what the term ‘rescued wood’ was until today. This is a great idea and a neat contest.
106 molly November 21, 2008 at 3:58 pm: I love the Owl panel painting!
107 kathy pease November 21, 2008 at 4:01 pm: i love the Trees PANEL PAINTING
108 Clara November 21, 2008 at 5:18 pm: Wow- the owl panel painting really caught my eye- so did the cowboy. these are wonderful unique art pieces.
109 xenia November 21, 2008 at 8:06 pm: I love the 24 x 9 SET BOX PRINT triptych limited edition, it’s so unique and cool! Thanks!
110 Brandi Rose November 21, 2008 at 8:13 pm: I love everything, I added him to my etsy favorites. So great that he’s local too, since I’m a Chicagoan.
111 Linda November 21, 2008 at 11:30 pm: I’ve always been big on recycling and art, but Dolan Geiman has given me a massive bout of inspiration – to be able to put both together… WOW!
Fabulous stuff. I’ve GOT to try it out soon.
112 Rebecca November 22, 2008 at 12:07 am: I love the bird cattails picture. At $3800, it is out of my pricerange, but beautiful noetheless. My eyes were immediately drawn to it upon opening the etsy page.
beccaj73[at]hickorytech[dot]net

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113 Leah November 22, 2008 at 12:38 am: I love that Dolan Geiman’s artwork is produced from salvaged wood, found objects, and other recycled materials and is 110% eco-friendly. I’m soooo in love with all his dazzling creations especially the Sing-a-long Collection: Bluebird. This would be so perfect for my dear husband whose known for the magical way he communicates with birds! He even has this brilliant way of healing birds that are injured! He would so love this gem of a jewel of a prize!!

Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))

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114 Leah November 22, 2008 at 12:38 am: I stumbled this give~away! : )))

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115 Leah November 22, 2008 at 12:39 am: You’ll love that I faved you on technorati….user name: leahita.

Thanks again for this fabulous give~away.

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116 Caryn B November 22, 2008 at 12:44 am: Wow…he is amazingly talented! I like the songbird RESCUED WOOD CONSTRUCTION

Caryn Bs last blog post..Review: The Secret Mountain