‘My Timeless Timber Art’ by Bethany Ann C.: Mementos of Forest Conservation

Painter Bethany Ann C. creates small yet intricate paintings on ethically sourced timber under the name My Timeless Timber. Her paintings depict picturesque natural scenes, including forests, rolling hills, bayous, and many more. By covering each painting with resin, she ensures that every single piece will last for several human lifetimes.

Bethany Ann C.'s pieces become little keepsakes that can be passed down from generation to generation with a message that calls for the preservation of trees, woods, and other parts of nature that she has depicted in her paintings. This is why My Timeless Timber is relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, and Life on Land.

Misty Night as the Frog Watches the Fireflies by Bethany Ann C. under My Timeless Timber, part of her Unique Timber Shapes collection. Image courtesy My Timeless Timber’s website.

The World Wildlife Fund has noted that today’s international illegal trade in primary wood products accounts for an estimated up to 30 percent of the global timber production, making it the world’s third largest transnational organized crime. A significant portion of this is the US consumption of tropical timber, which plays a significant role in the deforestation and land degradation of tropical countries.

Warm Glow of the Summer Solstice by Bethany Ann C. under My Timeless Timber, part of her Odd Timber Shapes mini-collection. Image courtesy My Timeless Timber’s website.

The illicit trade has emerged to meet the increasing demand for processed wood products such as sawn timber, pulpwood, wood boards, and wood-based panels, all extremely popular home and furniture materials for the past 50 years. Without doubt, the phenomenon has also been supported by the popularity of interior design styles such as the Japandi, which calls for woodsy materials and earthy tones throughout its designs.

Fireflies and Butterflies Dance Around the Mushrooms by Bethany Ann C. under My Timeless Timber, part of her Unique Timber Shapes collection. Image courtesy My Timeless Timber’s website.

My Timeless Timber’s aesthetics emerge as an antithesis to today’s popular minimalistic products that proudly display their “pure” wood materials. Bethany Ann C.’s paintings have instead covered her timber canvas’ entire surface, overwhelming it with scenes of where similar trees once stood. This is precisely why her pieces deliver the message so effectively; it reminds people that more than anything, wood ultimately belongs in forests, and left alone by humanity.

Birds Gather for the Golden Hour by Bethany Ann C. under My Timeless Timber, part of her Unique Timber Shapes collection. Image courtesy My Timeless Timber’s website.

Bethany Ann C.‘s My Timeless Timber pieces are not just beautiful works of art but also powerful advocates for forest conservation. By painting intricate natural scenes on ethically sourced timber and preserving them in resin, Ann C. creates enduring mementos that highlight the importance of protecting the natural environment. Her work stands as a meaningful reminder of the value of forests and the need for sustainable logging practices. At the end of the day, her pieces remind her viewers to reflect on the beauty of nature and to not forget to contribute to its conservation and preservation.

Find out more about My Timeless Timber paintings by Bethany Ann C. and their other initiatives by checking their Instagram on @mytimelesstimber_art.