Guidelines for deciding the size of the work

When creating a wood carving, determining the right size for your piece is an important decision. While ...
The Importance of Building a Solid Foundation

Whether it’s academics, music, sports—or wood carving—having a solid foundation is essential.
Wood carving is s ...
Rotation-Linked Carving Method

— From “Dedicated to Those Who Have Carved Their Soul into This World”
This unique carving method ...
Sharing Sensations in Wood Carving Teaching

When I teach sculpture to students, one of the biggest challenges I face is sharing the subtle sensations involved.
On Self-Teaching and Learning Wood Carving





Some people buy textbooks and try to teach themselves wood carving at home, and eventually come to class to learn in ...
On Goals and Learning





Having a goal gives you direction. It helps you think about how to reach it—what methods and strategies to use—and en ...
Physical changes 2


The Growth of Sensory Awareness
As a continuation from the previous discussion—just as train ...
Physical changes


The body is honest. If you practice, it responds and develops. If you do nothing, it deteriorates.
This is just ...
Carve while improving





Many people begin wood carving only to find they can’t carve the way they envisioned.
As you come to realize ho ...