Tag: Manitoba chainsaw carving

At what point is a carving finished

The point at which a carving is finished is often a personal decision. Some artists feel that a piece is complete when its intended shape or expression is clear, while others may stop when they no longer feel it can be improved and is just abandoned. Ultimately, it’s a balance between knowing when to stop and the artist’s satisfaction with the piece, even if they feel there’s always room for more refinement.

Tree stump carving

Carved stump tree with owls

Some of the best species of wood to chainsaw carve

Popular wood species for chainsaw carving include pine, cedar, basswood, butternut, white oak, and black walnut. These woods are chosen for their ease of carving, durability, and attractive grain patterns. Some, like pine and cedar, are softer and easier to work with, while others, like white oak and black walnut, are harder but offer greater longevity. Factors such as availability, cost, desired level of detail, and the carving’s intended location should be considered when selecting the best wood species for a project.

Three bears carved out of western red cedar

Three bears in tree chainsaw carved out of red cedar
Chainsaw carved bears with sign carved out of western red cedar that was a extra log from a beautiful custom log home. It stands around 9 feet tall and the one bear on left side is a add on along with the sign. The Husqvarna 55 xp made short work of this carving and the wood is coated in timber oil before painting.

Oak Island golf course chainsaw carving

Chainsaw carved owl in golf coarse
Beautiful Oak island resort golf course near 18th hole you will find this tree that was given a second life, chainsaw carved two owls and vine out of a oak tree that is probably three times older then any of us. I felt honor to have the opportunity to give a new life and respect back a tree that has given us air and shad for so many years.

Manitoba Maple tree stump chainsaw carving

Chainsaw carved stump Manitoba red maple owls and vine
Beautiful Manitoba maple tree that is chainsaw carved sculptured in a Winnipeg back yard. Owls perched on top for the tree are met by a twisting vine stands 10 feet tall. Maple being a very hard wood, details well with the sculpturing tools but it does make the tools work for it. The carving is then burned with a torch to remove any fuzz then sanded one last time before coating in log home oil .Most oil base stain is obsolete now but there are still a some that are grandfathered because of the good reputation and great product. I would recommend a coat every 3 to 5 years will keep this sculptor protected many years.

Tree art memorial chainsaw carving

Bear and eagle memorial stump carving
This large tree was given a new life during a very trying time in everyone life, the Covid period . I was ask by a lady who husband past away recently and funerals were not permitted at the time to carve a memorial sculpture . We talked about a design and animals she liked and decided on this with the eagle perched over the bear and vine running up to the top of the 10 foot sculpture. It was one of my favorite stump carving I ever done and miss sitting have lunch with this wonderful person and hear the stories they shared. I tell myself that is why I do this and have the honor to carve a memory for him.
Memorial chainsaw carvings can be a beautiful and meaningful way to commemorate a loved one and preserve their memory for generations to come.

Chainsaw carved eagle bear beaver

Chainsaw carved bear, eagle and beaver
This chainsaw carved bear eagle and beaver stands 7 feet tall and is 30 inch in diameter. Carved out of cotton wood from southern Manitoba in the red river valley, makes nice sculpture wood for chainsaw carving. Everything is carved out of one piece and the challenge was to get the life size beaver carved around the tree at the base. The bears right hand is resting on the tree and left hand couple inches away from tree that has a creeping vine climbing up. This carving is now resides sitting in front of a beautiful custom log home overlooking Lake of the Woods.

Steps to consider doing a stump carving

Carved stump into owl and vine
This tree has died and has been given a new life and meaning, the stump has been chainsaw carved into art with a great horned owl and vine along with lot number.
  1. Consider the theme: Instead of just carving any design, think about a specific theme that relates to your personal interests or the environment where the stump is located. For example, if the stump is in a garden, you could carve a tree or flower motif.
  2. Use natural features: Look for natural features in the stump that can be incorporated into your design. For example, if the stump has an interesting knot or pattern in the wood, you could carve around it to create a unique effect.
  3. Add depth and dimension: Instead of just carving a flat design, try to add depth and dimension by carving into the wood at different levels. This can create a more interesting and dynamic effect.
  4. Experiment with different techniques: There are many different techniques you can use to create different textures and effects in your carving, such as using a burnishing tool to create a shiny surface or using a gouge to create a rougher texture.
  5. Personalize it: Consider adding your initials, a special date, or other personal details to the carving to make it truly unique and meaningful. You could also incorporate elements that relate to your family or cultural heritage.

By incorporating these tips and your own creative ideas, you can make your stump carving truly original and one-of-a-kind.