The natural beauty of wood inspires us. We transform raw hardwoods into stunning sculptures, breathing new life into logs that were cut down for firewood or discarded as trash. We celebrate the wood’s various colors, figured grain patterns, and common irregularities such as knots and voids. Our bold, “chonky” designs explore the relationships between structure and fluidity, while highlighting natural contrasts in color and texture. From a distance, the hand-carved panels create a blended collage of contours and colors. Come closer and view the artwork from different angles to appreciate its many intricate nuances. Adjusting the light source produces new facets and new shadows, altering the viewer’s experience entirely. We aim to expose the inherent beauty of wood in every art piece we make. And, much like nature, each piece we create is unique.

Welcome to Chonky Custom Designs

Modern Design, Rustic Charm

We use locally sourced, sustainable woods from Central Texas and neighboring regions, occasionally traveling to Oklahoma and Louisiana. Most of our wood comes from trees that have fallen on their own or were cut down by homeowners to clear property. We gather the limbs and logs, process them, dry them in our shop, and then use the pieces to create canvases for carving or building. Additionally, we use upcycled/recycled materials for our multimedia artwork. For example, we never buy Styrofoam (extruded polystyrene) sheets; all of the Styrofoam that we use has been discarded by others. We turn it into art — keeping it out of the landfill. Their trash is our treasure!

Rarely, we buy wood from individual sellers and local small businesses, but only those who use sustainable sources. We do not use exotic woods because of the substantial carbon footprint associated with deforestation and long-distance shipping.

Sourcing Wood and Other Materials

Terms and Conditions

  • We pride ourselves in providing an outstanding customer experience. If you encounter any issues with your purchase or shipping, please contact us immediately so we can address your concerns promptly.

  • All prices are listed in USD. Payments are processed securely through Squarespace. We require at least 50% pre-payment before production begins on custom items. In some cases, 100% pre-payment is required.

  • We offer different shipping options at checkout. Shipping times may vary based on the destination and shipping method chosen. Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information. We are not liable for delays or losses due to incorrect addresses or for errors caused by the postal and/or shipping services.

    All items that require crating will have an additional crating fee applied at checkout.

  • Please provide detailed specifications for custom orders to ensure accuracy. Due to the personalized nature of custom items, these are non-returnable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

  • Contact us to initiate a return and receive a return authorization. We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Items must be in their original condition to be eligible for a return. Any loss in value due to the item not being returned in its original condition will be deducted from the refund. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

  • Refunds will be processed within 7 business days of receiving the returned item. The original shipping cost is non-refundable.