Even chainsaw carvers have to dabble in other art forms. This month of October, for the Saugeen Shores Scarecrow event that will raise funds for our local food banks, I am providing my version of a scarecrow. This guy likes … Continued
This is a heavy duty (white ash) large carving of a rabbit. The rabbit proudly shows the way at the end of the driveway to the cottage. Located in Southampton.
Carved two ash stumps into bears holding up the cottage hammock. This could’ve been the hottest days I’ve carved at ever; 28 C each day! Located at a beautiful lake near Southampton.
Bears go travelling! After a 500km trip to eastern Ontario, near Cloyne, the Bear Benches got setup. After a 6 hour U-Haul adventure, we setup the carvings during a torrential downpour. We ‘beared it’ and all is good. On to … Continued
The Bear Benches are Done! Four bear benches for a past client. Stay tune for the posts showing the process of delivery and setup at the customers cottage. http://cancarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210625_125800.mp4
It’s spring time and the birds are here! This 7 foot carving in a 20″ diameter white pine log shows all 4 family members represented as birds of their choice. The birds are a raven, cedar wax-wing, teel and a … Continued
My carving wood is buried under lots of snow, therefore, it’s time to explore the world of snow carving. It’s fun! Middle of February is when the ‘good carving snow’ appears. Last week made a polar bear, then a penguin, … Continued
These hungry bears are working hard to reach their sweet spot; the bee hive! This was carved in an emerald ash borer killed 16 foot white ash stump at Ken Jackson Construction near Tiverton, Mother bear watches as her two … Continued
In early August I participated in the annual Sauble Beach Sandfest Sand Sculpturing Contest. I can now claim to be ‘award winning’ with my couch potato guy watching TV. It was a very physical day piling and compacting a LOT … Continued
The old King of Tiverton, in front of the King’s Pearl Pub & Eatery, is being retired for my newly carved King. This new Aragorn King is carved in a local cedar log and has appropriate King bling for all … Continued