A carving for a friend..."Larry Here"

     I have a real good friend from Calgary for who I decided to surprise him with this custom carving of himself.
    The parachute is made from an old light shade and has the flags of the counties he's visited in his lifetime.  He's a businessman who needs his phone.

     You can see this carving in person at his antique shop called "Ice Boat Rarities and Antiques" in the old Cape Traverse United Church which will open this spring - it's only a few doors down from his other antique shop called "Island Antiques & Uniquities".

Whale bone vertebrae

     I got these whale bone vertebrae from a fellow who was beach combing on his 4-wheeler about a month ago after a storm.  I heard he had them, so I approached him and bought them from him.

     They were still oily and very smelly - I used a pressure washer and clean them up.  Today, I have them on my shop south roof drying and expect they'll be there all summer.   In the fall, when they are dry enough, I'll work them into my art. 

Fish art for your Cottage

     I made this wall hanging - it has cottage decor written all over it.  It measures 36"x24" the hook in front of the fish is a tuna hook.

Entertainment Centre

     I made this entertainment center for a costumer of mine.  She gave me a image she found online that she like and this is what we came up with.

Below is the image I started with - I modified it slightly.

Viking Helmet

    Here's my latest piece - a viking helmet!  A friend said he'd model it for me.  I used real horns and made the helmet from an old plastic fishing buoy.

Bulldozer Grill Sofa Table

     On a pick three weeks ago and as soon as I saw this bulldozer grill I thought it would make a great sofa table or side board.  Sold it the same day I made it.

Saltscapes Magazine - look for me!

    I am featured in this months issue of Saltscapes Magazine - https://www.saltscapes.com