Month: September 2019

Modern Abstract Wood Sculpture

I hesitate to use the word Modern. During my student days and to this day, I question the labeling of Primitive and Modern Art. After reading that the modern artists got their inspiration from the so-called Primitive art, my choice of description is African Art. It did not take me very long to find my style in art. During my […]
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Hand-carved Mahogany Seashell

Seashells are one of my sources of inspiration. They add a different dimension to my sculptures. Not the usual hole/cavity or blank or empty spaces, instead they are decorative lines. My favorite shell is the  Nautilus, which I have been carving in relief for years. Conch shells are very prevalent on the island. Diving for conch is a source of income […]
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Woodcarver’s Tools 2

The woodcarver has to keep pace with the cost of living. This demands tools that will reduce the time to complete a work of art or a craft item. I have always promoted the mandatory teaching of the arts in schools, rather than drop the subjects from the curriculum, whenever there is need to cut education budgets. Most critical thinking […]
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