I do a lot of tracing as I create carving patterns. There’s a peacefulness to the process that requires keeping the integrity of a mood. And, there’s a little time travel involved, and a little music too. See what I mean. Pattern Formation I start my patterns from an idea of the overall shape and mood I want to carve. Yes, tree shapes … [Read more...]
Subtractive Art
Most of my creative endeavors, including composing music and writing books, are considered additive art forms. Painting would also be included in this class because each of them builds one thing on another to create a whole. Carving is the only truly subtractive art form I practice. It has taught me how to be a better writer, both of … [Read more...]
New Lighting for Tutorial Photos
Since the step-by-step tutorial of my current project will be featured in a magazine this fall, I finally bit the bullet and bought some professional lighting for the photographs. The guest room has now become Studio A, as you can see below. The little Canon PowerShot I have is great, but the lighting makes all the difference in showing … [Read more...]
Top Pick for Holiday Gifts
I'm very excited to tell you that Heartwood Art carvings got Top Pick in Holiday Gifts That Don't Suck list on Examiner.com! The author of the column, Judith Yates, also runs the Bohemian Nashville! MeetUp group, which includes a diverse membership of performing and visual artists. It's a great way to meet other artists in the 'hood and … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – It’s Finished
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you a an insider’s view on how the art is made. The carving is complete and mounted in a custom frame that was provided by Connie Weaver, owner of S & S Framing. The deep colors of the … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – Step 23
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you a an insider’s view on how the art is made. The final lacquer finish has been applied and the carving is ready to frame. There are two important measurements you’ll want to take on your … [Read more...]
Follow My Carving – Gnarly Tree – Step 22
To celebrate Heartwood Art carvings being featured in upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated the "Follow My Carving" series was created to give you an insider’s view on how the art is made. With just the first coat of oil the leaf patterns in the corners are already beginning to standout. The oil will pool a little in the carved lines … [Read more...]
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