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DISCOVER HOW WE HELPED THIS OKLAHOMA ARTIST TURN HIS “SAW-DUSTED VISIONS” INTO ART PRINTS.

Veneer Visionary

As a master of wood marquetry — an ancient decorative technique that transforms thin wood veneers into intricate pictures — Gregg Standridge has created over 1,000 original designs that dance off the surface of his wooden canvases. "Saw-dusted visions that do wind sprints in my brain” is how Gregg whimsically describes his creative process on his website.

Enter Red River Paper

Because Gregg's wooden wonders are time-consuming to cut, sand, and assemble, he wanted to share more affordable digital art prints. “I began with a Red River Paper sampler pack to compare the papers and decided on the Aurora Art White 250,” Gregg tells us. This elegant 100% cotton paper offers a pleasing white tone and semi-smooth surface. “My clients really love the prints, and I can make them affordable with Red River's pricing,” adds Gregg.

See More of Gregg's Work

Explore Gregg's unique take on wood marquetry at Gregg Standridge Art, where subjects range from birds to buffalos, skaters to yoga. His Instagram offers a front-row seat to his creative process, with behind-the-scenes videos that reveal the magic of each piece taking shape. (Don't miss his 1/4/25 post showcasing the planning stages of his Comanche horses series.) And if you're wondering how he caught the eye of the Andy Warhol Foundation and secured a coveted $10,000 grant, scroll down for our Q&A with the artist himself.

Enjoy our Q&A with Gregg Standridge

What year was your business founded and how did you get started?
I got started in 2020 during COVID. I was a professional musician (and still am), and all live playing shut down. I began doing digital and wood art, which has blossomed into my full-time gig.

Tell us a little about what product or service your business offers.
I am a Choctaw/Cherokee person. I make hand-cut wood marquetry art. I design all these pieces as digital art with wood-grain images. I sell these digital images in runs of 100 or less. I always use Red River Paper's Aurora Art White 250 paper for my print runs.

What makes your business unique?
I know other folks do marquetry, but the combination of dyed and natural woods is quite unique. My themes combine Native American, Fantasy, and Social Commentary.

Where do you source your raw materials from?
I buy all my wood veneers from a handful of small businesses in the United States. I buy all my paper from Red River Paper.

In what ways does the business reflect your own personality?
I am pretty relaxed as a business person. I believe that if I make good art, people will respond to it. The genuine excitement I have about creating art shows in the presentation.

Who are your typical customers?
It varies, but many younger couples are looking for something unique with vivid colors. Then, many mature folks love the new approach I bring to Native American Art. The kids love the anthropomorphism I play with in my animal subjects.

What is the most interesting project you've encountered in the course of your work?
I won an Andy Warhol grant of $10,000 through the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition in 2023 to produce a graphic novel-style gallery show using all-wood marquetry. The pieces ranged in size from 6x6 inches to 16x10 feet. It was a huge challenge, and I learned on the fly how to create these huge marquetry works.

What has Red River Paper done for your business? Is there a particular challenge Red River Paper helped you overcome or a goal they helped you meet?
I felt that finding quality paper at an affordable price would be much better for my prints. I wanted more control over the process than just ordering prints online. I began with a Red River Paper sampler pack to compare the papers and decided on the Aurora Art White 250. When my first order showed up on my doorstep, I was knocked out by how fast it arrived and the extreme care that went into packing these papers. My clients really love the prints, and I can make them affordable with Red River's pricing.

Which Red River Paper products do you use, and what do you appreciate most about them?
Aurora Art White 250 cotton paper in 8x10 and 13x19. Super consistent, fast shipping, and very affordable.

Do you have any future growth plans?
My next full exhibition will be in May 2025 at Resonator Institute in Norman, Oklahoma. It will feature The Mushroom Folk in wood marquetry and digital prints.

Original Publication Date: April 07, 2025

Article Last updated: April 07, 2025

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