Some New Small Works

Here are some photos of some of the small offerings available in my shop this summer.

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Baby Birds

Baby Birds

The Baby Birds are carved from found aspen and recycled yard sticks. There is a hook on the top of each bird so that it can dangle from a hook or string.These tiny birds look great hanging in a window or from the ceiling. They are delicately carved and painted with acrylic. 

Size: 4.5"w x 2.75"h x 1.5"d

Blackbird Boy

Blackbird Boy

This figure is carved from fallen aspen wood that I collected in the mountains of Arizona and New Mexico. The base is made with a mosaic of vintage wood. The figure's has a tiny tree atop its head made from a mesquite twig. It's been painted with acylic and finished with a light layer of wax

Works in progress...

I'm quietly working in my studio this summer. It feels good to have some uninterrupted time. I won't be traveling to any craft shows but instead traveling a bit for fun!  Here are a few works in progress.

Inspiration~Woodcarvings by Yoshimasa Tsuchiya

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Yoshimasa Tsuchiya 

New Milagro Series

New Works- Milagro Series

These hands with flowers, leaves and thorns are carved from found aspen wood. Each one is set on an antique piece of carved wood from India that was once used as a textile printing block. There are hooks on the back to hang them on the wall. 

They are part of a new series inspired by Milagros. Traditionally Milagros were used as offerings to request help or give thanks for assistance with any number of circumstances, from mending bones to finding lost pets. Frequently Milagros are used in requests for healing. Milagros made from metal, wood, and wax are found throughout Latin America and Europe. They are often made to represent body parts but also animals, tools, cars or other inanimate objects. The word "milagro" means miracle in Spanish.  

My milagros aren't meant to assist with a problem but rather to celebrate how the health of our minds and bodies is deeply connected to nature.

Mano Sagrado #1- Milagro Series

Mano Sagrado #2 - Milagro Series

Peace by Piece Art Project

I just received this debris from Hurricane Sandy in the mail today. As part of a group project I will be constructing something from these materials in response to that devastating storm. Part of this project involves documenting my process in creating the artwork. As I develop my offering I'm going to share some thoughts and images here.  For more info about this project or to donate to help offset shipping costs please visit http://www.peacebypieceartproject.com/