Few chainsaw carving on display for the Boreal shores art tour
Chainsaw carvings for sale
chainsaw carvings for sale
Carved owls does double duty
This custom owl carving does double duty as a beautiful piece of backyard art and a practical towel rack! The carved branches provide the perfect place to hang towels beside the hot tub, adding both character and function to this customer’s stunning backyard retreat.
Mantelpiece chainsaw carving fish display
Chainsaw carving, reclaimed wood, and craftsmanship come together beautifully when salvaging wood from the bottom of a river to create a unique fish-themed mantelpiece display. The weathered and sometimes stained appearance of river wood gives it a rustic, organic look, with each piece telling its own story. This reclaimed wood is perfect for a mantelpiece, […]
How to sketch out a chainsaw carving
- Begin by choosing the subject you wish to carve. Whether it is an animal, person, or abstract design, have a clear idea in your mind of what you want to create.
- Use a pencil and paper to create a rough sketch of your design. Focus on the basic shapes and lines that make up the overall form of the carving. This step is important in getting the proportions and positioning of the elements right.
- Once you have a general idea of the design, sketch out the details. This includes features like the eyes, nose, mouth, and other elements that bring your carving to life.
- Add shading to your sketch to create depth and texture. This will give you an idea of how your carving will look when it is completed.
- Keep your sketch nearby while you are carving to reference it throughout the process. This will help you stay on track and ensure that you are creating the carving you envisioned.
- Use a chainsaw to begin carving the basic shapes and lines of your design. Start with larger cuts and work your way towards smaller, more intricate details.
- Continue to refine your carving, using smaller tools like chisels and sandpaper to create texture and detail.
- When your carving is complete, step back and admire your work. Your sketch and vision have now become a reality.
Three bears carved out of western red cedar
Chainsaw carved eagle bear beaver
The art of chainsaw carving
The art of chainsaw carving is a truly unique and fascinating form of sculpting that has captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world. Combining the raw power and versatility of a chainsaw with the delicacy and precision of artistic expression, chainsaw carving is a highly skilled and specialized craft that requires a […]
Carved beaver heron pelican
Some symbolic figures I love carving, this giant block of cottonwood was for a nice canvas. Long carving bars work great removing wood fast and easier to block out your figures, I chalk out roughly where I want them and once you get the unnecessary wood removed things become clearer. Beavers pelicans and herons are […]