Carving Life
"Of all the things I've carved and whittled away at to create something special, meaningful, and unique, life hqas been the most precious. The tools I've used are varied. Education, imagination, doctors, faith, and inspiration. The hues and stains; what seals, changes, and protects, are my family, friends, and community. And from the rough form of my circumstances, my biology, my talents, this beautiful life was formed." I am a woodworker. I carve small items and artistic pieces from wood, stone, and bone. I started carving and creating with my dad when I was young. By age 6 or 7, I had my own pocket knife and was able to debark sticks and create points which I did frequently. My dad taught me to use power tools and hand tools to plane, saw, shape, sand, and seal projects of various kinds. As I got older I made gifts for friends and family and began etching into stones. As an adult, this hobby and love for carving ...