Wood carving is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years. Wood is an amazing material to create works of art. While traditional wood carvings are still a great way to create images and figures, chainsaw carving has become a major art form and can create small to large pieces of art that can be displayed inside and outside of your home. Where both techniques create great pieces of art, Carve Me A Bear! Chainsaw Carvings would like to share the difference between traditional wood carving and chainsaw carvings.
Traditional Wood Carvings
Traditional wood carving uses hand tools that remove small amounts of wood to create a figure, image or art piece. Depending on the level of detail and size of the piece, traditional wood carving uses carving knives, chisels, mallets and sanding material for a smooth finish. Traditional wood carving uses extremely controlled cuts with more intricate designs. The final pieces tend to be indoor decorative art such as small figures, furniture details, and images. Traditional wood carvings take time, often days to complete a piece. Every artist has their own style and piece can vary widely.
Chainsaw Wood Carvings
Chainsaw wood carvings often provide a much different result. Using various size chainsaws and similar carving tools, chainsaw wood carvers can create much large pieces of art. Using short to long pieces of logs, tree stumps, or dead trees, the carvers can create much larger and unique pieces of art. As chainsaw wood carvings use hardier and larger pieces of wood, you can display your chainsaw wood carving inside or outside of your home with proper protection. Due to the more ruggedness of chainsaw wood carvings, some of the more popular carvings are that of:
• Bears
• Moose
• Eagles
• Owl
• Fish
• Squirrels
• Mountain Men
• Benches
Trees are the iconic symbol of nature. Logs and tree stumps can be transformed into many animal species that bring a beautiful touch of wilderness into our homes. Most chainsaw carvers tend to work with the shape of the tree stump or log and let the carving make itself. A simple curve of the wood, or a distinct knot will inspire the sculpture. Chainsaw carvers don’t see imperfections in the wood, Rather, they see unique characteristics that often determines how the carving turns out. This makes many chainsaw carvings unrepeatable, ensuring each piece is their own unique sculpture.
Both Require Skill & Experience
There is no one art form that is better than another. Both wood carving methods take skill and understanding of their tools and the wood they work. Each method can swing greatly on their result. Not only does the method have their own distinct outcome, but every carver puts their own interest and personality into the carvings. You will find yourself drawn to the method and artist that brings you joy.
Custom Chainsaw Carvings Picked Up from Lincoln, Montana & Nampa, Idaho
Carve Me A Bear! Chainsaw Carvings are known for our human or animal figures with great personality to each piece. Whether you are interested in a detailed hand-carved piece or a large wildlife chainsaw sculpture, both art forms can show you how a simple piece of wood can be transformed into something beautiful, and completely unique. For custom chainsaw carvings, contact Carve Me A Bear! Chainsaw Carvings today.
