If you want a memorable gift, or home decor piece for yourself, Concrete Creations is the place!…read moreThey sell all kinds of outdoor statuary, benches, memorials, planters, commemorative plaques, fountains, etc. Donna is the owner, and she is really customer oriented, hoping to put out a quality product, with her own folk art love. The bare concrete pieces sell from $10 on up, and Donna will hand paint any and all pieces for about $10-$15 fee. There is something for every price range, on up to the giant chicken standing in front of the store!
Stop by and just take a look at everything. My toddler had so much fun identifying all the animals, and interacting with them (patting dogs, oinking at pigs, etc.). They also have religious figures, artistic objects, themed pavers, etc., so much more. Donna and her husband are very friendly and laid back. They're there to help as needed, but not pushy at all. You might get lucky and be able to watch her painting something.
I have unconventional folk art everywhere in my house, and I like to mix it up with concrete art inside. I have dog statues by my front door, lions in the living room, and now a Donna original gator head in the dining room! I also got one of Donna's mini sea turtles (left unpainted), who lives outside by my stream. My son feeds him dandelions whenever he thinks of it. You can get moss to grow on garden statues by making a slurry of yogurt and water, and painting it onto the statue. That is my plan for our turtle.
Donna uses acrylics to paint her works, with a hearty clear coat finish. She says they normally have an outdoor lifespan of about 5 years. She retains a lot of local customers, who go to her for re-paints when needed. I've seen her work in local cemeteries, many local yards, and I even bought one of her fireman pieces to give to the Jekyll Island Fire Department.
Donna asked how I wanted my gator painted. She will customize exactly as you specify for styling and colors. But I wanted her to paint what she was moved to paint. I know with my art, my creativity comes through better when I make it all up, so I wanted Donna to do the same. I love what she came up with! The orange eyes are so cool, and her signature black undertone to give depth to all the textural details, is perfect!
I'm so happy I found Concrete Creations because it made my trip to the Golden Isles more special. I got to take home critters that bring smiles to our faces every day, keeping the island spirit with us. Seeing my son touch the gator teeth and giggle "ouch," or pick dandelions for his turtle, is meaningful and fun.
Thank you Donna for making your stuff with love, and creating beautiful folk art to remind me of Georgia!
