About CarversCarvings and Me
After a career as a Ph.D. physicist in scientific research and technical management, I made a “right-brain, left-brain” transition. Now, as a carver, my profession conforms to my name. I am a carver who is a Carver (or vice-versa...your choice).
I use hand-held power carving tools to create stylized carvings of birds in a variety of woods, especially American chestnut and other recycled, or “vintage,” woods. (Click here to read about “power carving” and see some photos.)
I try to capture the essential features of each bird while simultaneously displaying the individuality and beauty of each piece of wood. My carvings work with the wood to display its natural color and grain patterns, as well as any defects, including splits, nail holes, stains, insect damage and even areas of decay.
The stylized shapes invite touching–or, as I tell folks at art shows, “the birds want to be petted.” My goal is that you connect with the wood and experience its character and qualities. When carving logs or old beams, I leave a section of the surface of the original piece of wood as the base or side of the carving, so that the heritage of that piece of wood is not lost.
The old beams of American chestnut and other vintage woods that I carve were rescued from cabins and barns in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and my state of Maryland. I sell my carvings at galleries, at art shows, at craft fairs, on the Web site of The American Chestnut Foundation, and, of course, on this site.
I thank you for visiting CarversCarvings.com. I hope you enjoy your visit. If you have any questions or comments, please send me a message at carver@fred.net.
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I try to capture the essential features of each bird while simultaneously displaying the individuality and beauty of each piece of wood. My carvings work with the wood to display its natural color and grain patterns, as well as any defects, including splits, nail holes, stains, insect damage and even areas of decay.
The stylized shapes invite touching–or, as I tell folks at art shows, “the birds want to be petted.” My goal is that you connect with the wood and experience its character and qualities. When carving logs or old beams, I leave a section of the surface of the original piece of wood as the base or side of the carving, so that the heritage of that piece of wood is not lost.
The old beams of American chestnut and other vintage woods that I carve were rescued from cabins and barns in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and my state of Maryland. I sell my carvings at galleries, at art shows, at craft fairs, on the Web site of The American Chestnut Foundation, and, of course, on this site.
I thank you for visiting CarversCarvings.com. I hope you enjoy your visit. If you have any questions or comments, please send me a message at carver@fred.net.
Gary P. Carver