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I call this carving "Cosy in the Woods". 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 and reminds me of being present. 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 carved a heart in the base of the trunk off to the lower left. Love and Gratitude!! :)

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It measures 13" tall x 6 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" thick

This piece 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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Beautiful carving-as always!
 

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Very nice!
 

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Amazing work Sir, this is so beautiful
 

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Another beautiful one, Gary. !!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Nice work. Might be interesting to see some animals hanging around to make it look even more cozy.
 

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That is beautiful Gary, I love the shape and composition.
You really are a master at this.

Bob.
 

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All of your carvings are just amazing. And this is no exception!
 

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Thank you so much everyone!! I sure appreciate it!!

You Da Ones!!

wiz

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Great work.
 

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Lovely work. Very Zen!
 

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So much detail. Incredible!
 

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Simply gorgeous. It is an amazing design, and so well executed.
 

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Gary,
love all of your stuff, but.
For some reason I am particularly drawn to your trees.
Amazing details, with a back-story.
Cheers, Jinky (James).
 

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Beautifully done Gary.
 

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Just a wonderful piece. Stunning carving work.
 
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