The Cardinal Rule
This is beginning of a challenge to myself. I want to carve hands and their countless expressive positions. Very challenging to carve realistic hands. Love
Santas 2022
Finished all my 2022 Santas before our first snowfall. They are all going to merry homes for Christmas. Now, I’m moving forward with new carving
Carved bear bugged by milkweed bugs
We’ve had a few warm days now in November, resulting in the large milkweed bugs congregating on the bear for warmth. Good luck with that!
Getting Stuffed food bank fundraiser
This year the Artist in the Wind, Bob Ross will be at our house to help raise funds for the foodbank between October 20 and
Carving at the Tara Craftshow
Through the flying wood chips, sleet, rain and gusty winds, I did have fun carving at the Tara Craftshow for two days. Met a lot
It was a Mammoth Undertaking
The challenge was to restore the Tara, Ontario mammoth. The Mammoth had serious rot damage along the length of her back. Two days of back
Many Morel Mushrooms
A past customer from 15+ years ago requested these 4 morel mushrooms. In general, morel mushrooms hold such interesting patterns
Easter Island Head, turtle and flames
Created this stump carving for a Southampton resident. It was especially fun making quality pouty Easter island head lips and proper flames and their associated
Sculpting in Sand
Participated in two sand sculpture events this summer; Port Elgin and Sauble Beach. Lots of energy moving easily a ton of sand each time for
Carved maple stump- Owl, Raven, Fox, Butterfly
Backyard maple stump made into a true conversation piece
More Carvings- North Shore Park
These are some of the 25+ carvings completed in North Shore Park, Port Elgin this spring
Pierced Carvings and a Wabbit
Today, carved two stumps by Lake Huron in the park. Pierced carving allows the back lit stumps to show off the light from Lake Huron.
The Beginning of Carving 20 Stumps
The large carving project for Saugeen Shores has now begun. The task is 20 carvings at 18 locations across the North Shore Park, Port Elgin.
Four Pondering Bearded Guys
These four bearded guys are pondering about … many things. Carved from my cedar cutoffs from larger carvings. Great accent pieces in your outdoor decor
Port Elgin Harbour Carving Project – the beginning
A devastating semi tornada severely damaged many trees in the Port Elgin harbour park To start the beautification of this highly popular area, many plans
Woodpecker Rehab
This woodpecker carving didn’t fair well in the outdoors, so he came back to the shop for some TLC. Bit of a process, but ready
Snow Dog
It’s winter, gotta carve snow. After the last melt and snow dump, carved a big ‘little dog’.
Jabba the Snow Hutt
It’s winter, gotta carve snow. Snow pile worked well for Jabba the Snow Hutt.
Sailor with Beer on his Mind
A customer requested this flat headed sailor outdoor table to allow guests to have a resting place for those cold frothy brews on a summer
The WIND TROLLER!
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
This Rabbit Knows the Address!
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
Bears get into the Swing of Kids
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!
Bear Benches at their new Home
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
Bear Benches for Backyards
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
It’s for the Birds
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
Snow Carving in the Front Yard
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
The Bears of Tiverton, Ontario
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
‘Award Winning’ Sand Sculpture
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
The ‘King’ of Tiverton, Ontario
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
The Southampton Squirrel
This is a truly satisfied squirrel of Southampton. The property owner near the Southampton golf course was forced to remove a white ash due to
Pileated Wood Pecker – Large!
Custom Carving of a Pileated Wood Pecker (3ft tall) with internal mount.
The Heritage Pole of Port Elgin
Heritage Pole carving (15 ft tall) completed in a Port Elgin white ash stump. Blue jay (proper use of power), Beaver with chewing stick (work
Sign of the Times
This rabbit is now in our front yard showing to all the world our street number.
CanCarve is used for Covid 19 PSA
The Town of Saugeen Shores used the carvings around Fairy Lake, Southampton for one of its Public Service Announcements during the Covid 19 pandemic.
My new carving tool
This unique gizmo that attaches to a angle grinder allows me to carve those tricky hard to reach places.
Homeless Guys
Looking for a deal in outdoor decor? These fellows are mostly coffee table height. Perfect for placing plants and your favorite beverage on whole enjoying
2019 chainsaw carving
It has been a great year of carving in 2019. Birds, on- site carving of a stump, sand carving and always an assortment of bears
Stump to Marshland Carving
This is a white ash stump that was carved to a marshland. Includes red-winged blackbirds, cat-tails and a loon on water. Located in Southampton.
