Evolution of POWER CARVING
This progressive body of work concentrates on both Symmetry, Asymmetry, form and presence. As I descend further into hand and power carving, this series will continue to grow over time. All works are accompanied with a CoA.
Nile Moon
- Hand/Power Carved
-Quilted Ash
-Satin Black Milk Paint
-Metallic Blue Gilding Wax
-Sapele Moon and Base
-Provenance and CoA
- 34' Height
- 39' Wide
- 2" Thick
Inspired from a photograph I saw many years ago of a full moon resting above the Nile River at night. My goal was to mimic moonlight reflecting off the water. The carving process created highpoints in the wood, mirroring moving water. I turned off the lights in my studio and set a flashlight where the moon is. While slowly spinning the flashlight, I applied blue metallic gilding wax only to the highpoints of the carvings.
History:
Storm Felled Tree
Location: Downingtown, PA
Acquired a few wide Ash slabs that are 8/4 (2" thick), from sawyer that was selling off overstock
Available for collection
Inquire for pricing/shipping info@thornburystudios.art
Quilted Ash Fan
- Hand/Power Carved
-Quilted Ash w Purple Heart Base
-Provenance and CoA
- 16” Height
- 30” Wide
- 2" Thick
- Finish/Tried n True
Inspired by an Artist in France, this piece celebrates symmetry and metrics.
Two more are in the works and will be added to this series.
History:
Storm Felled Tree
Location: Downingtown, PA
Acquired a series of 2" slabs from sawyer/owner that was selling off overstock
Currently on the Market for collection
Inquire for pricing/shipping info@thornburystudios.art
THE BLOCKCHAIN
Single piece of Black Walnut
-Provenance and CoA
6”x6 ½”x(24” high with links extended) x (13 ½” high with links resting)
This piece pays homage to the rise of Web3, NFT Art, Crypto, it's ecosystems and most importantly, its community. This is my physical representation of how I envision the Blockchain and all it represents. Polished mixed with raw.
Taking 52 hours to complete, this hand and power carved piece boasts 2 fully articulating links.
Available for Collection
Inquires for pricing/shipping info@thornburystudios.art
OPEN SAIL
- Hand/Power Carved
- Locust w/ Black Walnut spacers
-Pro0venance and CoA
- 11” Height
- 6” Wide
- One Concave Side
- One Convex Side
- Top 3 Pieces Flipped, Reversing Grain for More Depth
- Finish/Uncured Tung Oil
This was the first piece in the series and my first time using power carving tools.
I wanted to combine a solid, yet broken form with hard lines while enhancing two sides,
giving the appearance of an open sail on the water.
History:
Barn/Shed Find
Board’s original intent was to be part of a farm table that never happened. Sat over 20 years. The base is what original wood looked like.
SOLD to private collector.
On the Carving Block
Species: Claro Walnut
Power and Hand Carving Statement Piece
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