The Carving Shed
Welcome to my "Carving Shed". This is where I write about my process, from sourcing the wood to creating my art to finding a loving home for my creations.
From Start to Finish: Arbutus Bowl
For me as an artist, the challenge and creativity starts when I acquire a burl. A Wood Bowl’s Journey The…
Where The Magic Happens
… The Magic of the Carving Shed Becoming an artist, that was my quest 10 years ago. Building the carving…
Sourcing the Wood
Often I get asked, where do you get your wood? Finding and procuring (sourcing) the raw wood can be as…
About Burls
Have you had the good fortune to walk in an ancient forest and see a burl? It is not often…
Enjoy home-cooking – with beautiful charcuterie boards & spoons
It’s late March and I haven’t posted a blog here since mid December! WHAT? How can this be? Its…
Raw Wood Gifts from Santa’s Workshop
It’s almost Christmas and my carving shed is still a bit like a messy Santa Claus workshop! Sanding by hand…
Getting back into the Carving Shed
In spite of less time in the carving shed the last two months because of a family illness, I still…
The Return of the Salmon
September’s end is drawing near! With recent rain showers and the equinox earlier in the week more time is being…
My Mini-Me
My friend and fellow wood-worker Linda Teneycke gave me this sculpture. Isn’t it wonderful? Love that it came with a…