Use the right wood: Regardless of the style of carving, basswood is a great material for beginner carvers. It’s smooth and fine-grained with an ideal carving density.

“It’s a beautiful gift, and nobody will do it just because,” said Figueroa, a clinical associate professor of diagnostic ...

A former Disney Imagineer started out carving iconic theme-park signs from wood. Now he's a craftsman making custom works of art for Disney fans that cost $50,000 and take 350 hours.

With precision and skill, Michael Watson carefully edges his chainsaw over the exposed, dried-out log in front of him until it resembles a face. He is carving the long beard of a wood spirit into ...

The sculpture was introduced to the public during an Arbor Day ceremony on Friday, April 26, at Homewood Golf Course. The tree, which is adorned by tiny animal carvings, a large, old face, and a ...

In Lancaster County, artists displayed wood carvings and wildlife art at Millersville University.There were also seminars on different art topics, including wood burning and pine needle coiling.If ...