Art Umbrellas- now being sold exclusively by Wood-Joy in La Quinta, CA
Garrison Wayne – Artist
For more than ten years Garrison Wayne (resident of La Quinta, CA) has been hand painting his original and unique designs on market umbrellas for both residential and commercial use under the company name of CANVAS IN THE GARDEN.
Garrison uses quality acrylic fabric with all-weather durability and paints uniquely on both sides of the fabric (mirror imaging) with exterior acrylic paint. This technique (painting on both sides) provides full visual artwork underneath the umbrella as well as on the top side. While you enjoy the shade of your umbrella, whether dining or just relaxing, the artwork just pops out there for your pleasure. The acrylic exterior paints retain their color with UV exposure and are waterfast (no paint runs).
You may cleanse these umbrellas by just hosing down with water in it’s open position. In addition you may gently sponge with soapy water (similar to washing your car). Simply rinse off any soap and then dry in its open position before storing away after the season.
The frame is made of Asian hardwood, has eight ribs and comes in two sizes, seven and nine feet diameter. For any table over 36” diameter, the nine foot size is recommend. It is easy to raise or lower your umbrella with its simple rope and pulley system. A metal pin holds it in place. Options available are Aluminum tilting frames (9’ umbrella only).
Garrison paints each umbrella individually and does not hire anyone else to assist him. You can be assured when you purchase one of his umbrellas that you will be the proud owner of an original piece of art.
Wood-Joy is pleased and proud to exclusively offer Garrison Wayne’s original artwork on-line at www.wood-joy.com and at our wood-joy showroom located at 78-474 Hwy 111, Suite A, La Quinta, CA 92253. Or you can buy these art umbrellas at most of the local Palm Springs regional art shows. The next show will be held at the Art Under the Umbrellas Show in beautiful Old Town La Quinta, CA on April 11th, 2009, between 10 AM - 4 PM.
Additionally, we offer matching pillow shams. They are also hand painted by Garrison with the same themes and exterior paints used on the umbrellas. The fabric is heavy duty canvas. They are sealed with an exterior weatherproofing agent. In areas of extreme exposure to rain or dew it is recommended to store these in a dry location when not in use. These pillows are sold unfilled to fit an 18” or 24” pillow form if purchased on-line and fully filled if purchased locally at our showroom.
Believe us, these are truly remarkable unique pieces of art that match up nicely with our teak outdoor furniture products.
“Wood-Joy, always delivering incredible decoration and gifting solutions to those that have the highest of expectations”.
John Shoemate
Hi John,
Our three Teak Chase Lounges & Cushions arrived in good shape and assembly was really pretty simple. All parts were code marked so it was pretty hard not to get it right.
They are beautiful sitting on our patio and I have to admit that I fell asleep the first time I tried one. Unfortunately we now have snow on the patio and the cushions are in storage.
We are now looking at possibly ordering the high table and 4 chairs for the patio as well. We'll get back to you when that decision is made.
Thanks and all the best.
Jim & Carol Townsend
Bellevue, IA
Posted by: Jim Townsend | March 29, 2009 at 10:54 AM