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This is a “multi occasion” order I carved for This is a “multi occasion” order I carved for a customer in Nova Scotia. She was so much fun to work with! I’ve blurred the personal sentiments on the larger pieces for privacy reasons so I apologize if it’s a little distracting 😊  #woodcarving #handcarved #owls #newfoundlandandlabrador
Finished up this dragonfly order last week. I real Finished up this dragonfly order last week. I really enjoyed working on this piece. I could almost feel the sun on my face while I was carving!😊 I’ve included a few pics of my progress along the way.  #woodcarving #handcarved #dragonflyart #newfoundlandlabrador
First day of summer😊 #woodcarving #whimsicalar First day of summer😊  #woodcarving #whimsicalart #newfoundlandandlabrador
Finished this carving a couple of days ago. It’s Finished this carving a couple of days ago. It’s 12” in height so a much taller version than my earlier cattail pieces. I included a few pics of my progress along the way. I had a lot of fun with this one.  #woodcarving #dragonfly #handcarved #newfoundlandandlabrador
A few pieces I just finished and have sent off to A few pieces I just finished and have sent off to their new homes😊Unfortunately my orders for new Christmas carvings are full. I am now taking orders for February so please PM me and I’ll be happy to help.  Just want to say thanks to the folks who have bought/liked/shared my carvings and supported my art 🙏😌 #woodcarving #handcarved #handpainted #newfoundlandandlabrador
I love this time of year! Feels like Santa’s wor I love this time of year! Feels like Santa’s workshop! 😁  #christmasornaments #handcarved #woodcarving
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted as I was bu It’s been awhile since I’ve posted as I was busy with design work for a couple of weeks. I’m always carving of course 😊 so am excited to share a few of the orders I’ve recently sent off.  #woodcarving #whimsicalart #newfoundlandandlabrador
This is an order I finished and sent out last week This is an order I finished and sent out last week. I’m liking both the painted and unpainted versions of this but that pop of colour makes me happy😎  #woodcarving #dragonflyart #whimsicalart #newfoundlandandlabrador
I’ve been working on a batch of orders and thoug I’ve been working on a batch of orders and thought I would post a few of the dragonfly carvings that have gone to their new homes😊 I love before and after pics so I included the unpainted versions.  #woodcarving #whimsicalart #newfoundlandandlabrador #dragonflyart
I’ve finished painting the dragonfly carvings! 😊  I experimented with the background colours a little and opted for the dark. I think the colours really pop. I’m happy to say the large carving in the middle and the dragonfly with cattails are both sold. Looking forward to getting started on the next batch.  #reliefcarving #dragonflyart #woodcarving #whimsicalart
Been playing with my knives and ended up with this Been playing with my knives and ended up with this range of low to high relief dragonfly carvings. I really had a lot of fun with these! Made me feel summery☺️☀️ The largest carving is my interpretation of a bugs eye view of the busy forest floor. I will post final pics after burning a few details and painting.  #woodcarving #dragonflyart #whimsicalart #reliefcarving
Thought I would add a little colour to the midwint Thought I would add a little colour to the midwinter view with this group of windowsill owls😊. I had so much fun with these! As you can see “Love” is the theme so they work for Valentine’s Day or simply “just because”. The carvings in the second picture can be personalized with first initials. Feel free to DM me and I will be happy to provide more details.  #woodcarving #handpainted #owllove #valentines
Another “Owl Love” carving in progress 🥰 I’m having so much fun with these larger windowsill pieces! I will be working on a few smaller pieces over the weekend and this batch will be ready for wood burning and painting.  #owllove #valentines #woodcarving
Finished the carving phase of this piece yesterday Finished the carving phase of this piece yesterday!😊I really had fun with the challenge of the flowers and mushrooms. So excited to start painting now! I’ve included a few pics of my progress from the beginning☺️ #woodcarving #owllove #valentines
Delicately removing background of this larger “w Delicately removing background of this larger “windowsill” owl 😅  These are a few of the Valentine Owls❤️ in progress.  #owllove #woodcarving #whimsicalart
Took advantage of some down time over the holidays Took advantage of some down time over the holidays to replenish shop supplies. Just finished making 100+ burlap bags for my carvings. Of course all of this was under the watchful eye of my QC department! Sew intense! 😅  #workshop #woodcarving #burlapbag
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Derrick an Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Derrick and I! My sincerest thanks to you for supporting my art. I hope my little carvings bring you joy ☺️ I will be taking a short break for the holidays but will be back in the workshop the first week of  January. I’m looking forward to getting started on some fun ideas for Valentine’s Day! 😉  #happyowlidays #woodcarving #whimsicalchristmas
Mother Nature is taking winter to a whole new leve Mother Nature is taking winter to a whole new level! Our whole shoreline is piled with snowballs! Lol!  #newfoundlandandlabrador #snowballs #weirdweather
These are the last of the 2020 carvings I have in These are the last of the 2020 carvings I have in stock. The two Santas in birch bark are approx 5 inches tall and the centre “Santacicle” is approx. 6 inches tall. These are available for pick up in my workshop. Please message me if you have a space on your tree that needs something a little different! ☺️ #woodcarving #woodenornaments #handpainted
Here comes Santa Clause 🎶😊 #christmasornamen Here comes Santa Clause 🎶😊 #christmasornaments #santa #woodcarving #whimsicalart
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