Woodworking/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer almost all questions regarding woodcarving, chip carving, scroll sawing, carving tools and techniques and can answer most questions regarding wood. I am not an appraiser of carvings nor an antique dealer.

Experience in the area

I am a custom woodcarver. I have been carving for many years now, have won numerous awards, and am very well connected in the world of woodcarving. I am the owner/operator of www.carvinginnyc.com

Organizations

national association of woodcarvers, woodcarvers of queens, Richmond county carvers club, carving life panel of experts

Publications

Chip chats, carving magazine

Education/Credentials

Have taken many, many classes and instruction from many fine carvers, I was originally self taught which is the best way to learn. Many thousands of carving hours later and I find that I am now well-respected.

Awards and Honors

numerous 1st place and other title awards at different venues

Past/Present Clients

My work is now in international collections

What do you like about this subject?

I like knowing that I am helping to keep a lost art alive. I find everything about it very interesting

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to continue on my journey, learning and carving. i also wish to teach lots of people to share my passion.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Woodcarving is one of the oldest crafts known to man. Man has practiced woodcarving since the dawn of the age of reason.