About
Collectible handcrafted wooden tables inspired by forests, birds, and botanical art.
My name is Alevtina (Tina) Grishina, a furniture artist and decorative wood artisan based in Florida.
Before dedicating myself fully to art, I spent more than fifteen years working as a veterinarian. That experience shaped my deep sensitivity to animals, natural forms, and the quiet beauty of living things. Today, those influences appear throughout my work in the form of birds, forest plants, mushrooms, and botanical motifs.
Each Birds & Gardens piece begins as a carefully crafted, solid-wood table that I build in my studio and gradually transform into a functional work of art. Using layered decorative techniques — including hand painting, patina, wax finishes, and metallic leaf — I create depth, texture, and a sense of story within the surface.
My work has been recognized in international design competitions, including the Best for Life Award in the Art & Design category, and the Travel to Art Award during Art Basil, Miami, FL. I am also a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), American Craft Council (ACC), and Florida Craft Art (FCA), and my work has been presented in juried exhibitions and design shows in the United States.
Many collectors come to me with a personal story: a forest they love, a landscape that shaped their family history, or a place that carries meaning for their family. Translating these stories into furniture is one of the most meaningful parts of my work.
Customers see these pieces not only as furniture, but as small functional works of art meant to be lived with and passed on.
Studio Process
Every Birds & Gardens piece begins in my studio with carefully selected wood. I build the structure of the table by hand and then begin the slow decorative process that transforms it into a work of art.
Layers of paint, patina, wax, and metallic leaf are applied gradually, allowing depth and subtle texture to emerge. Each table carries its own character, like a small story captured in wood and paint.
Birds & Gardens creates collectible hand-painted furniture, whimsical accent tables, and nature-inspired functional art for distinctive interiors.
Handmade in my Florida studio.
Each piece is built from wood and painted by me personally, from raw lumber to the final finish.
Before dedicating myself fully to art, I spent more than fifteen years working as a veterinarian. That experience shaped my deep sensitivity to animals, natural forms, and the quiet beauty of living things. Today, those influences appear throughout my work in the form of birds, forest plants, mushrooms, and botanical motifs.
Each Birds & Gardens piece begins as a carefully crafted, solid-wood table that I build in my studio and gradually transform into a functional work of art. Using layered decorative techniques — including hand painting, patina, wax finishes, and metallic leaf — I create depth, texture, and a sense of story within the surface.
My work has been recognized in international design competitions, including the Best for Life Award in the Art & Design category, and the Travel to Art Award during Art Basil, Miami, FL. I am also a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), American Craft Council (ACC), and Florida Craft Art (FCA), and my work has been presented in juried exhibitions and design shows in the United States.
Many collectors come to me with a personal story: a forest they love, a landscape that shaped their family history, or a place that carries meaning for their family. Translating these stories into furniture is one of the most meaningful parts of my work.
Customers see these pieces not only as furniture, but as small functional works of art meant to be lived with and passed on.
Studio Process
Every Birds & Gardens piece begins in my studio with carefully selected wood. I build the structure of the table by hand and then begin the slow decorative process that transforms it into a work of art.
Layers of paint, patina, wax, and metallic leaf are applied gradually, allowing depth and subtle texture to emerge. Each table carries its own character, like a small story captured in wood and paint.
Birds & Gardens creates collectible hand-painted furniture, whimsical accent tables, and nature-inspired functional art for distinctive interiors.
Handmade in my Florida studio.
Each piece is built from wood and painted by me personally, from raw lumber to the final finish.
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