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I call this carving "Oak Ravine". The carving depicts a steady old Oak Tree passing it's time in woodland peace. I love being in the midst of these wonderful creatures. It makes me warm inside just to hang out around them. They offer shade, food and sanctuary for many. There is a lot of detail in this little carving. It is my favorite kind of Tree to carve. I love the over all shape of this piece and how the tree fills the inside space. I really like the little bit of bark in the lower left side that I was able to work in.

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AND THIS IS A LINK TO THIS CARVING IN MY SHOP:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166996972/unique-ooak-wedding-anniversary-gift?ref=shop_home_active

It measures 13" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 1 1/8" thick

I carved it out of a Big Leaf Maple. It has Burl, Curly and some really fun figuring in the grain. A burl is usually caused by a trees reaction to an agro bacteria. It starts sending out a huge number of buds showing birds eye grain through out the burl. It is very unusual and is very interesting to look at.

The technique I use is called Pierced Relief. It is carved out of one piece of wood and nothing is added. I have been carving since 1971 and a tree was the first carving I did. I have always been stimulated to carve a resemblance of a tree out of a tree. My technique has evolved over all of these years to what you see here. I keep seeing ways to make things more life like. And I love a piece to look like it is in the middle of a story that each observer can make up. Sometimes a different story each time we look at it and sometimes the same one. I love giving a piece the feeling of action. Sometimes tranquil and sometimes playful. I love it all.

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WOW…...........That is sweet carving. A real piece of art. Nice going!!.......................Jim
 

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That is amazing. What a work of art.
 

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WOW, greatest carving ever. So amazing the focus you have and ability to create so fine of pieces. I'm sure there are no scale drawings to follow. Fantastic.
 

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Another amazing carving, so perfect in miniature scale. Just like the Japanese Bonsai is a perfect miniature of the full size tree or plant so your creations are like little Bonsai carvings in of the full size tree. Just amazing stuff.
 

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You have the patience of Job! it is a beautiful piece, and as you say, just looking at it brings stories into your mind…lovely!
 

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Beautiful carving.
 

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Exquisite!
 

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Thanks everyone for you very kind words! I really appreciate it!!

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Nice skills.
 

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Your carvings are so intricate, and beautiful. WowZa!!
 

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Beautiful carving, Wiz!

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Thanks so much, everyone!! I really appreciate it!!

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