One of the artists, Joe, showed us around. Joe is “a body work artist who takes his passion and creative abilities from painting and airbrush work to chainsaw artist. Born and raised in the Allegheney Mountains, Joe’s love for the outdoors and nature lends credibility and authenticity to his artwork. His unique interpretation and bold rugged style create a flair of movement in the log. His “finishing techniques” will inspire growth for the artform.” MORE HERE at their website
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Many of us know Route 219 well, which starts in West Seneca, New York and runs 535 miles south to Rich Creek, Virginia. There are stories of horrible accidents and times when sections are shutdown because of snow. The worse snowstorm I have ever driven in was on the 219, as a teenager, in Orchard Park, NY. The visibility was so low and I felt invincible after conquering that drive home.Leaving the studio and exiting Boot Jack Mountain as we take the 219 north. And route 219 is sure pleasant in the summer. But beware in the winter….
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and in certain parts of Florida (you might have seen some) they turn old tree stumps into works of art like this – leaving them still in tact in the ground
Never been to Florida. But one of my dad’s neighbors had a tall stump carved into a large sculpture. The chainsaw art is popular up in the upper left corner (the Pacific Northwest), as well.
Great post. We are always amazed when we visit exhibits like this and see the talent. My goodness drawing is one thing but carving with a chainsaw… well that’s something. We visited one in Tupper Lake, NY at their Woodsman Field Day and they represented artist like this from many states.
Oh how fun to see so many at Tupper Lake
I have seen chainsaw artists carve ice – and the wood is serious stuff too!
Cheers and thanks for the visit and comment
Hope you guys are doing great this week
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Thank you for introducing the chainsaw art! Very creative and beautiful artworks. Great photos!
I love your take on, Y!!
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Wow! This is so interesting and new to me! Amazing how art can be created in such unusual ways.
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I agree
🙂 thanks PP
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LOL re chainsaw art – almost frightening when you think of it. A perfect example of small-town USA Yvette!
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Hi / it was a little eerie so I changed the the title
to lumber art….
And thanks for the feedback
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Super photos of the artwork, Yvette. Looks like you made the most of your journey. 😃
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😊☀️thanks S
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Wow! These look amazing…
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You had me at “life exceeding the dream”! What a spectacular motto, thank you for sharing!
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thanks for the comment and that motto stood out to me too (kind of like the endless weekend has a nice lasting ring to it… wink)
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Oh, I like the way you think!!!
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Any tool used skilfully is an art I think. Chainsaws fit the bill in your photos.
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Thanks so much –
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Brilliant, Yvette. You conjured this rural art form so well for us. It is staggering what finesse might be achieved with such unwieldy instruments.
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Hi Tish – well said – and I can only imagine the arm strength that underpins the designer artist here
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Great use of wood. We have a wood company here too. It is fascinating to watch them work.
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🙂 I bet that watching them is really interesting –
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I’ve never heard of this kind of art, but human beings are the coolest things when it comes to finding different ways to be artful. Most unique.
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Hi – I have also seen chainsaws used for ice sculptures and must take some serious arm strength for this kind of daily art
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I like that dragon boat on wheel. That is so cool.
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thanks YC – and I thought that was really cool too – wish I had gotten better pics of it
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I love this type of sculpture.
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thanks 🙂
and in certain parts of Florida (you might have seen some) they turn old tree stumps into works of art like this – leaving them still in tact in the ground
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Never been to Florida. But one of my dad’s neighbors had a tall stump carved into a large sculpture. The chainsaw art is popular up in the upper left corner (the Pacific Northwest), as well.
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well I would imagine it would be a lot more popular up there with all those trees! and hope you are having a nice Sunday
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Rugged work. I like the post
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many thanks
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Love this, Yvette! We have some such artists here as well – but you have many!
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Well in that small town studio I think they only had a few artists — not very many that I know of….
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More than we have…there is only one of these in southern Sweden!
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Such skill! I am so impressed!
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Great post. We are always amazed when we visit exhibits like this and see the talent. My goodness drawing is one thing but carving with a chainsaw… well that’s something. We visited one in Tupper Lake, NY at their Woodsman Field Day and they represented artist like this from many states.
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Oh how fun to see so many at Tupper Lake
I have seen chainsaw artists carve ice – and the wood is serious stuff too!
Cheers and thanks for the visit and comment
Hope you guys are doing great this week
😊
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A great view of small town life and art, Yvette. I am glad you’re driving on 219 in the summer. It sounds like a horror in the winter!
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Thanks Patti – and 219 in summer is my preference too – hope your week is going well
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You, too. Thanks!
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Great pictures, Yvette. I love that chainsaw art – they’re fantastic examples. That’s real talent. 🙂
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Thanks and sorry for the late reply! Sure was a lot of variety there….
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Wow! I am amazed at what people can do with wood and a chainsaw. So much skill ❤
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I know ! And the variety still Amazes me – like to know how to carve out so many different things 😊🙏
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Very interesting.🍵❤😎
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Thanks AOC!
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You’re welcome!
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I really like that first photo.
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Thanks Amy… that was one that I did not even realize until later when I got home – love when that happens
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Great photo essay. Love the viking ship and the horse bench. And the dog!
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Thanks for the nice comment…. I like the ones you like 😉
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