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Knots

Knots are places in a log of wood where a new branch grows. The wood grain curves around knots, making them very challenging to carve.

August 22, 2013ByIn,

Sizing up the Log

"Sula", continued. The log has been cleaned off more. Can you see the wood chips all over the workbench and the floor? Cleaning can be messy!
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August 22, 2013ByIn,

The Discovery of Knots

Cedar wood is known for its knots. A knot is simply the base of a branch. The wood fibers grow around the knot and can make for very tricky carving.
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Recent Sculpture

Carving of "Butternut 2" sculpture. Marble carving with black carved base.
Wood carving of "Cadence" sculpture. Front view.
Right three-quarter view of "Shishito" sculpture
Abstract sculpture in Brazilian soapstone
Alabaster sculpture of a pink grapefruit
Carving of white marble and quartzite sculpture
"Enfold" Black walnut wood carving front view
Alabaster carving of hubbard squash-top
"Passages" wood sculpture

Recent Still Lifes

Right three-quarter view of "Shishito" sculpture
Alabaster sculpture of a pink grapefruit
"Onion" thumbnail size
"Beets and Radishes"