About Me
Raised on a small farm near Selkirk, Manitoba, I grew up close to nature. I was always able to draw and sketch. I started woodcarving at age 50 as I was newly retired. I already had a custom leatherwork and cabinet making business in Alberta. I was spurred to join Chinook Wildfowl Carvers by two friends. There, everyone was carving beautiful ducks and other birds. They provided valuable information and knowledge. They asked me what I was carving and I said "a painted turtle (Terrapin)"; they all chuckled until it was finished. I love the challenge of carving all kinds of birds, whales, and animals. A lot of woodcarvers have quit because they say "there's no money in it", but I just love creating and carving. It is relaxing and fulfilling. Now, that I live in Sayward, B.C. (northern Vancouver Island) 1.2 km from the Johnstone Strait I have lots of natural inspiration.
My Work

Humpback Whale
1 piece yellow cedar on diamond willow root. 20 inches long. $900 #DSC0770

Hammerhead Shark
Single piece yellow cedar on red cedar burl. 20.5 inches long. $225 #DSC0768

Coho Salmon Plaque
Coho Salmon Plaque. Yellow cedar, nw native art (acrylic). $250 #DSC0822

Sea Lion
Sea Lion. Basswood on hemlock burl. $175 #DSC0821

Grizzly
Grizzly. Butternut on red cedar base. $200 #DSC0818

Leaping Coho Salmon
Leaping Coho Salmon. Yellow cedar. $175 #DSC0817

Coho Salmon Plaque
Coho Salmon Plaque. Yellow cedar, nw native art (acrylic). $250 #DSC0811

Striped Marlin Plaque
Striped Marlin Plaque. Yellow cedar. $175 #DSC0810

Killer Whale Clock
Killer Whale Clock. Yellow cedar (acrylic). $250 #DSC0807

Snapping Turtle
Snapping Turtle. 1 piece white birch on sandstone base. Could be converted to hemlock base...

Ruby Throat Hummingbird Clock
Ruby Throat Hummingbird Clock. Yellow cedar (acrylic). $250 #DSC0801

Leaping Frog
Leaping Frog. Butternut on white birth base. Brass bullrush. $250 #DSC0799

Celtic Moon
Celtic Moon. White birch. $150 #DSC0798

Celtic Sun
Celtic Sun. White birch. $150 #DSC0797

Killer Whale & Seal
Killer Whale with Seal. nw native art. acrylic on canvas. $150 #DSC0796

Indian Maid
Indian Maid. Red Cedar. $200 #DSC0793

Buffalo
Buffalo. White birch. $150 #DSC0792

Indian Chief
Indian Chief. Basswood (acrylic). $400 #DSC0788

Indian Brave
Indian Brave. One piece red cedar. $250 #DSC0786

Thinking Frog
Thinking Frog. Butternut on white birch mushroom and base. $250 #DSC0784

Bull Moose
Bull Moose. Yellow cedar on hemlock slab. $700 #DSC0778

Terappin Turtle
Terappin Turtle. One piece white birch on white poplar slab. $200 #DSC0777

Bullfrog & Mushroom
Bullfrog & Mushroom on red cedar burl. $100 #DSC0776

Pygmy Owl
Pygmy Owl. Butternut. $100 #DSC0775

Squirrel
Squirrel. Yellow Cedar. $50 #DSC0773

Bullfrog
Bullfrog. Butternut. $75 #DSC0772

Halibut Plaque
Yellow cedar nw native art (acrylic). $250 #DSC0823

Elephant
Alder. $175 #DSC0841
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me to obtain additional information on my carvings, and to enquire about purchasing and shipping. All prices F.O.B. Sayward, British Columbia, Canada
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