Here’s a few videos of student work, taken over the last month my wood carving class at The Compleat Sculptor.Continue Reading

Key Takeaways Living African American women who practice direct carving in stone or wood are exceptionally rare, with only one to three artists documented today Historical figures like Edmonia Lewis and Elizabeth Catlett carved directly in stone and marble, establishing a powerful tradition that few have continued Direct carving requires physical strength, dedicated studio space,...Continue Reading

Key Takeaways Direct carving in stone and wood requires understanding how each material behaves before you ever pick up a chisel Choosing the right stone or wood is as creative a decision as any cut you’ll make Surface treatment, negative space, and tool selection all shape the final piece as much as the carving itself...Continue Reading

I reflect on teaching direct carving in wood at Woodstock School of Art and carrying on the tradition my mentor, Lorrie Goulet, passed down to me.Continue Reading

I'm in the studio examining a black walnut log. It's total stream-of-consciousness as I think out loud about what I plan to do.Continue Reading

This is a post that describes the beginning of a piece in black walnut wood. It starts at the point of splitting the log in half.Continue Reading