Heirloom fretwork... Ken French is a Iowa born artist who specializes in fretwork.
This award winning sawer/ artist is known nationally and internationally.
He resides in northwest Iowa with his wife and daughter. Ken is a keen observer of nature with a strong sense of history and family heritage.
The figure of the wood sets the scene and tells a story... Ken designs his pieces on Red Oak.
Every work has a hand rubbed oil finish. Since 1988, Ken has devoted his efforts to this art form.
These pieces are original designs, signed and dated.
We hope you enjoy this heirloom art as much as Ken enjoys creating it.
Iowa Sodbuster
Iowa Sodbuster... This piece captures the spirit and the heritage of Iowa.
Hand-crafted and intricately detailed with a hand rubbed oil finish.
Signed and dated.
Illinois
Illinois... Rural Illinois at it's Best!
Hand-crafted and intricately detailed this piece has a wonderful hand oiled finish.
Signed and dated.
Small Welcome
Small Welcome a timeless piece of simple elegance.
Hand-crafted and intricately detailed with a wonderful hand oiled finish.
Signed and dated.
Bustin' Brush
Bustin' Brush... The very moment the white tails
come through the clearing can raise the hair on the back of your neck.
Hand-crafted and intricately detailed with a beautiful hand oiled finish.
Signed and dated.
Double Pheasant
Double Pheasant is for the pheasant fanatic.
Hand-crafted and intricately detailed this has a wonderful hand applied oil finish.
Signed and dated.
Star Cross
Star Cross... Classical nondenominational cross designed for a small space.
Hand-crafted and intricately detailed the cross has a wonderful hand rubbed oil finish.
Perfect as a gift or keep this for yourself.
Signed and dated.
Afternoon Shade
Afternoon Shade... A peaceful afternoon under the shade tree swatting flies.
Hand-crafted and intricately detailed, has a wonderful hand oiled finish.
Signed and dated.
Ken French Fretwork
