Carved Sculptures
Black and White photo by Atalanta Kirk
Carving a large Box Elder Burl into a Canyon shape

"Canyon Arches" carved from Alligator Juniper with Turquoise inlay
"Inspiration" carved from Desert Ironwood
"Enchantment" Alligator Juniper Burl
"Ribbon Dancer" 6ft tall floor Sculpture carved from Alligator Juniper
"THREES COMPANY" carved from an approximate 1100 year old Alligator Juniper tree, this 3 piece wall sculpture has waves and folds carved out, giving them depth and showing off the beauty of this ancient wood.
"The Dance" carved from a large Mesquite Log into this twisting design with see thru passages. It turns on a pin on the natural mesquite log base
"Night Out" carved from Desert Ironwood with Opal and multi stone inlay
"Surprise Sensation" carved from Cherry into this wavy canyon shape. This piece was accepted into the Contemporary Crafts - Mesa Contemporary Museum special exhibit
"Cinco" carved from Box Elder Burl
"All Shook Up" Carved from Alligator Juniper Burl

Carving "Phoenix"
"Phoenix" Alligator Juniper Burl
"Shake Rattle and Roll" Alligator Juniper Burl with Turquoise inlay
"New Beginnings" Mesquite Burl
"LOVING EMBRACE" 7ft tall double ribbon sculpture carved from Acacia wood with copper patina applied
"Nestled" Mesquite and Ironwood bowls carved to nestle into each other, with multi stone inlay and gold leaf balls
"Twister" a 5ft Sculpture carved from an approximately 1000 year old Alligator Juniper tree. Turquoise and Abalone shell were inlaid into the natural cracks and voids and it stands on a Redwood Burl base.