Once I found the wood carving medium, I found that shapes wanted to be released from the wood. I love bringing them out for a second life.
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Wood carvings, naturally gravitating toward sea-inspired creations that feel most familiar.
Where do you find inspiration?Through surfing and through creating artistic pieces that connect me back to the sea and back to Catalina Island, where this all started.
What would you do with $25,000?Create a proper carving studio with some upgraded tools to expand my depth.
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