Christmas Bear Oranment it's an invitation to experience

it's an invitation to experience the tranquility and beauty that define our gallery's heritage

this photo was captured March 5

Pendant Measurements:  23 mm X 8

Kautzer paints with limited hues to set a mood to draw the viewer in

The flowers and clouds create a feeling of an enchanted forest

Christmas Bear Oranment it's an invitation to experienceRoger and Jackie Becker carve and paint. Most of their carvings are from basswood which is a relatively soft wood that is close grained and leaves a smooth surface when cut with a knife or gouge. A cutout is created by tracing a pattern on the block of wood and cutting the outline with a band saw. For some carvings, a roughout is made from a master carving using a router duplicator. Knives and gouges are used to refine the shape and add details and