This carving was inspired by a trip to the lush island of Maui Hawaii. This piece is carved in very rare curly Koa wood. It’s pictured here on a bed of sacred tea leaves in Maui sunshine.
Tropical Greenman 2
This image features the sunlight from a different angle, the rich depth, and the curl of the wood grain changes with the lighting.
Tropical Greenman 3
This image features top-down lighting, enhancing the wild Koa wood grain.
Tropical Greenman 4
An optional Koa wood led light was added to this sculpture.
Alpine Aloha
This piece features a basswood snowboarder, an alder wood frame, and Art glass.
Alpine Aloha 2
An image from the side to highlight the texture and depth.
Alpine Aloha 3
A close-up image of the snowboarder.
Alpine Aloha 4
Led light was added to this sculpture behind the Art glass.
Alpine Aloha 5
An image to share the effect of the led light.
Horse Desk Panel (custom)
This carving was based on the client’s horses, with iconic Longs Peak in the background. It was carved in alder wood and textured with wood-burning.
Horse Desk Panel (custom) 2
A close-up image to highlight the texture and spot patterns on the horses.
Horse Desk Panel (custom) 3
The completed and stained deck.
Musical Tribute
This sculpture is wood burned and carved in an alder wood guitar body. It is a tribute to the great musicians around me, and the impact music has on life.
Musical Tribute 2
A better look at the carved and burned sun, curving around the top of the guitar body.
Musical Tribute 3
A close-up look at the wood burned roots, featuring dancers, hearts, and other subtle imagery.
Miners Creek
This carving is based in a special place outside of Creede Colorado. I enjoyed several weeks of camping near this location. This carving is in basswood and painted with acrylics.
Miners Creek 2
This image in low lighting shares different details of the piece.
Miners Creek 3
A close-up image highlighting some of the wild flowers.
Miners Creek 4
A close-up image highlighting the shinny nuggets, flowers, and clovers.
Epic Skier
This carving is in hard maple wood, painted with acrylics.
Lady Snowboarder
This piece is carved in hard maple wood and painted with acrylics.
Epic Snowboarder
This carving is in hard maple wood, painted with acrylics.
Lion Ceiling Panel
This ceiling panel is carved in thin basswood.
Eagle's Nest
This is a wood-burned sign, it’s cut out of curly bass wood and painted with acrylics.
Greenback Trout
This carving is in bass wood and painted with acrylics, it was framed and donated to trout unlimited.
Columbine Flowers
This alder wood carving features art glass to allow light to pass through the sky and water.
Denver Dog
A carving, painting, photography combination. This piece is carved in bass wood and painted with acrylics.
Bald Eagle Relief Carving
This small basswood carving is painted with acrylics. It’s one of the designs featured in my previous carving classes.
Bighorn Sheep with Wildflowers
This carving features three bighorn sheep, mountains, waterfalls, and wildflowers. It is carved in hard maple wood and painted with acrylics. It was intended to become part of a newel post at the bottom of a staircase.
Basswood Bass
This carving was created for a client in Minnesota. It features a largemouth bass feeding on a mosquito, a beaver, a loon, and the marsh common to the region. Carved in basswood and painted with acrylics.
Basswood Bass 2
A close-up image of the bass and mosquito.
Basswood Bass 3
A close-up image of the beaver and water texture.
Big Island
This carving is based on one of my favorite places, it’s carved in bass wood and painted with acrylics.
Big Island 2
An image under different light to highlight the color and texture.
Painted Elk Carving
This elk is carved in alder wood and painted with acrylics.
Painted Elk Carving 2
This elk is carved in alder wood and painted with acrylics.
Cabin Carving
This carving is in bass wood and painted with acrylics, it was done under the guidance of Artist John Engler.
Cabin Carving 2
A close-up image highlighting the texture and detail.