Hand Carved
Cottonwood Bark Art
Whimsical Houses
WoodSpirits
Photo Art
Full Service Frame Shop

Carving Artist
Gallery & Frame Shop

DJ Collins

www.carvingartist.com
carvingartist@ymail.com
(563) 940-9318

C A Blog Spot V2.04
Sat. August 28, 2010... a newly finished Whimsical House carving, H188 - in the round, sold at today's market. I didn't get a chance to post the picture. F134 went too. H189 ITR was finished today Th. 9-2.
August 25, 2010...
Please browse the slide show of carvings. They are best viewed by turning on the full screen feature then turn on the Show Info feature to best see the carvings and their Index Numbers.
One typo, where Carving H181 is seen as LH181, H181 is correct.
Aug. 21 the third best market day ever for sales! Thank you for your support. As can be seen in the Index I am way behind given the amount of time it takes to replace a carving. But this is a good problem.
--- DJ

To Purchase:

>>Contact me by email or phone (top right of page) to confirm your selection.

>>Arraingments will be made for your purchase and shipping preferences.

Policy:
Paypal is prefered but I also accept checks and money orders. Sorry no credit cards, additional fees too costly. Please allow 3-5 days for checks to clear before shipping. Iowa residents add 7% sales tax. All shipping and shipping related fees are the responsibility of the purchaser. Satisfaction garanteed or your money back.

Cottonwood Bark Art
Whimsical Houses and Wood Spirits

Whimsical houses and Wood Spirits are what Carving Artist is about. Each of the houses and faces are hand carved in a piece of Cottonwood bark, signed, numbered, dated and copyrighted. Each one is a unique registered piece. I enjoy carving them and sharing them with all who enjoy them. I sell them from my shop, a local antique store and at a local Farmers Market in the summer--location maps below. Occasionally I venture off into an art and craft show as well.

Our Thanks to all our Armed Forces men, women and familes past, present and future for their sacrifice.

Carving Artist... Also a Full Service Professional Frame Shop

Index

Item

w" x h"

Price

F132

SOLD

$65.00

F134

SOLD

$59.00

F135

SOLD

$59.00

H107*

7X7

$65.00

H156

2x5

$20.00

H168

5x7

$60.00

H169

SOLD

$39.00

H171

4x5

$33.00

H174

SOLD

$38.00

H178

2x6ITR*

$26.00

H179

SOLD

$38.00

H180

SOLD

$38.00

H181

SOLD

$38.00

H184

4x12

$70.00

H185

SOLD

$59.00

H186

SOLD

$59.00

H187

4x9

$38.00

LH111

SOLD

$25.00

LH119

5x6

$55.00

LH123

7x5*

$65.00

NS101

5x6

$55.00

*ITR - In The Round. Carved 360 degrees and hollowed. (H185 & 186 were both ITR)

*H107 - Orders accepted for a carving of similar style and size.

*LH123 has been changed into an H107 style carving. Pictures now available.

Sizes are approximate, fractions rounded to the nearest inch.

Carving Artist
2212 E. 12th Street
Box 3 - Suite 230
Davenort, IA 52803
563-940-9318

Pierce School Mall
East Village of Davenport

Shop Hours
Sun. - Mon. Closed
Tue - Fri 12pm - 5pm
Sat 8 - 1
Freight House Farmers Market
421 W. River Dr
Davenport, IA

Fave-Links
Carving Artist on Facebook
Carving Artist Blog
Mississippi Valley
Woodcarvers Assoc.
Affiliated Woodcarvers Congress
The Woodcraft Shop
Mississippi Cottage
Antique Store

Legend of the Wood Spirits

They go by several names. Wood Spirit, Tree Spirit, Wild Man, Savage Man, Woodwose. What ever you call them, the next time you are strolling through the woods, keep an eye out for one of these elusive creatures. Most often glimpsed as a green man with leaves for his beard and hair, the Wood Spirit is said to be Lord of the Forest and Natural Things. Seeing one is said to be quite a lucky thing and European villagers used to go out on regular hunts, hoping to find a Wood Spirit to foretell the future of their village. They are extremely strong. Wood Spirits can tear an opponent limb for limb and can tame a wild animal, including ferocious dragons and skittish unicorns. At the same time they are gentle with maidens, children, and men of good heart. It is said that the forest will stand for as long as the Wood Spirit remains to keep order. And if you are lucky enough to see one, health, happiness and good fortune will be yours. But that does not happen often. Wood Spirits would rather see than be seen. Most sightings are by children or by the pure in heart. Carvers are believed to see, therefore, able to "bring the Spirit out" of the tree. Sometimes they see the nose of one poking through the bark of a likely log, and they coax out the features with their nimble knife blade. Sometimes they see the flow of hair in the grain of a gnarled root. As they carve they allow the Wood Spirit to reveal itself. When you take one home give it a place of honor. Give the Wood Spirit a name and include him in your audience when you tell jokes (Wood Spirits have a delightful sense of humor). If you do these things, your Wood Spirit will bring his gentle wisdom, humor, and luck into your home. Although it has never been confirmed, it just stands to reason that Wood Spirits reside in Whimsical Houses. They enjoy the loose design, funny shapes, uneven walls, wierd roof lines and well...just whimsical styles. This, after all, is the nature of them both.

Wood Spirit

Sold - F135
This sample Wood Spirit is about 7" tall and 4" wide. He is suitable for shelf or wall hanger. The carved area is unfinished to allow the natural surface color to to remain. The color on your monitor may not match the actual surface color.

Carvings Available at the following locations.

Freight House
Farmers Market
421 W. River Drive
Davenport, IA 52801

Sat. 8am - 1pm
May-Oct

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Carving Artist - Gallery & Custom Frame Shop
Pierce School Mall
2212 E. 12 th Street
Davenport, IA 52803

Tue - Fri 12pm - 5pm
Closed Sun - Mon
Appt's. Accepted.

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Mississippi Cottage
Antique Store
606 N. Cody
LeClaire, IA 52753

Carvings Available
Regular Store Hours

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