Welcome to Texas Woodcarver- Carving in the European Tradition

Floral Relief Panel
(Inspired by Peter Mansbendel)
(Carved in Mahogany 36"x36" Diameter, Approx. 2 inches thick)
This panel was inspired by the great work of Swiss carver Peter Mansbendel. (www.petermansbendel.com) Mansbendel was greatly influenced by the great english carver Grinling Gibbons whose work he studied around the year 1900. Thanks to Wood Products for the panel.

Rough out stage
(approximately 1" of background removed)

Initial stage
(Full scale drawing is developed then transferred to the wood)

Repair Work
(John Henry Belter-Etergere')
(John Henry Belter was a German carver who immigrated to the US in the 1850's.)
He carved in rosewood and is credited for bringing lamented wood to the forefront)
The oak cabinet panels (probably english circa 1880's). The carvings had minor breaks and flaws that were repaired to the owners satisfaction.

John Henry Belter-Etagere' Crown	Trophy cabinet panel-Fish
Trophy cabinet panel-Ducks

Bavarian Style Boar Tusk Trophy Plaques
(Commission)
(Carved in Basswood ~10" Diameter)
These plaques were carved and left natural at the clients request. They will install Boar tusks underneath the medallion.

Norwegian "Viking" Ale Bowl
(Carved in Basswood ~12" x 6")
The Viking Ale ("Mead") bowls were drinking vessels believed to first have been used by the Vikings nearly 1,000 years ago. Traditionally, Ale bowls were used on special ceremonial occasions such as weddings, baptisms and funerals. The fancier the ale bowl, usually the wealthier the land owner. The bowls were considered a status symbol in Norway. Ale bowls can take on a wide variety of shapes and forms limited only by the imagination.

Tung oil applied	Tung oil applied
Tung oil applied	Tung oil applied
Initial Stain	Initial Stain
Sketch in Place	Sketch in Place
Rough Ale Bowls

Baroque Acanthus Oak Door Commission
(Carved in white oak-~9'6"x33")
These French baroque style doors were carved in quartered sawn white oak. I incorporated several acanthus designs to develop an original design that was approved by the homeowner and decorator. These doors were carved for custom home being built in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas. These doors are 9'6" in height and approximately 33" wide)

Doors complete!

Waiting for Glass/Wrought Iron/Final Finishing	Home nearing completion.
Waiting for Glass/Wrought Iron/Finishing	Waiting for Glass/Wrought Iron/Finishing

Swiss Style Chair-in Progress
(Carved in Knotty White Pine)
I developed a Rococo design into this traditional swiss chair to give it
a more formal design and feel.

Cozza Commission
(Carved in Basswood-~36"x36")
The Cozza family wanted a relief carving that reflected their children's love
of baseball and softball. The carving incorporates the children's portraits, "The Ball Park in Arlington", laurel leaves and baseball elements in relief.