Blog | Carol C Griffin

Videos of Student Work

April 29, 2026BygriffoncInUncategorizedno comments

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

A Rare Thing

February 25, 2026BygriffoncInUncategorizedno comments

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,...

I am in my studio carving a piece of stone that rests on a work table.

Everything I’ve Learned About Materials and Techniques in Sculpture, in One Place

February 18, 2026BygriffoncInUncategorizedno comments

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...