Primitive Rustic Wood Carved Forms For Mantles And Home Decor

Primitive Rustic Wood Carved Forms For Mantles And Home Decor

$250

I had an idea to find a log to carve a primitive and rustic form out of. My brother owned some land in the country and I found a log in which I chain saw carved out a minimal form. I drilled out holes to house tea light sized candles and gave it to my wife to put on our fireplace mantle. I treat each carved form differently, either relating to the wood, or responding to the concepts or feel my customer desires. I could produce something similar to this form again, but it would never be exactly the same. I carved the wood green, so that it would change character as it dried and aged. I could carve from dried wood so it wouldn't change as well. Bring me your idea and I will come up with something that you will cherish for each generation. Or you can ask me to come up with a custom work of art for your office, home, or cabin. The time to produce this work will be dependent on the details and size. I can provide a better idea of time based on my schedule and the specific project. Typically allow 6-8 weeks for custom work like this. Sometimes this is faster. Click the Contact Maker button to get started having a conversation about what you desire. Please also take a look at my other listings. Thank you for your interest in my work. Darin White

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Darin White

Darin White

Darin White

Lawrence, KS
Member since: 2016
4.9
32 Maker Reviews

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As an artist, I found my love of objects at an early age. I was always drawing diagrams on napkins and discussing how things were made, like my father and grandfather. They owned and operated a display manufacturing business, so I was around design and material process from the beginning. My entrepreneurial career began around the age of seven, when I asked my dad to help me cut out some wood shapes on a small jigsaw, added color and sold them on the driveway. i was hooked.

After a year playing college football and throwing javelin in Indiana, I honed my art skills especially metal fabrication and casting finishing with a BFA in sculpture at the University of Kansas. During art school my brother Brian and I designed and made alternative clothing for the skate crowd. My wife and I began selling visual merchandising products to retailers, eventually garnering major clients all over the world. We also started HAVA studios to collaborate on creative projects which led to unique and very high end work. Many times I was providing the design and project management and not having the time to work on the making. I have had to carve out time to make art and also collaborated with my wife on award winning public art.

A few years ago, after chain saw carving a large 8' sculpture out of a huge spalted maple log. The wood cut away was so beautiful, so I carved my wife small piece and hung it on a silver chain. She received many comments and requests about the "wearable sculpture" pendant and I started making them for family and friends, and eventually galleries. Because splating is a natural process; like a finger print, there are no two alike. I expanded the hand carvings to earrings and rings, and then started making other objects including small freestanding sculptures and charcuterie/cheese serving boards, while filling custom requests for furniture and lighting as well as interior design.

My work is driven by my love of shape and form. I tend to be minimal in design. I work with whatever material is the best for the project but have an affinity for wood and metal. I also work in stone, acrylic, glass, resin, foam, and many other unique materials. I take commissions while also producing my original designs. My fine artwork is available upon request.

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