(img: Left source, Right source) The new house is on a lot with more than enough trees. They are overplanted and mature and it's time to edit them, and remove the diseased ones. The largest tree that has to come down is in a prominent spot on the lots corner and it's a big ol' trunk.
(Img source) So I was thinking of trying to have it carved into something...modern. So I've been doing some reasearch about chainsaw carvings. Bringing a little Alaskana-inspired, hippy funk to my neighborhood.
(this one is guerilla art!) Why not, it's Ashland afterall. So what's out there? It's a bit scary. Eagles and bears-oh my! Even if I can dream up something that would be a fresh take on the craft would the artist be able to pull it off? Would we end up being, "those people" with a freaky bit on the corner? It might be more ambitious than I can handle or afford realistically, but I have to try. Where's a Balinese artisan when ya need one?!
(img: left source, right source) These are the images I found that sort of fit the shape and style I'd love. But lets face it, pretty fancy for chainsaw art. And I'd prefer, feathers, blue jays, flowers over the traditonal stuff. Ya know a PAPAYA! "totem"! (no worries, will be respecting totem pole customs and staying away from traditonal aspects) If you have any tips or have been through a process like this before, lemme know! Oh you haven't? That's wierd.
There are actually 3 or 4 houses in MD and PA ( one close to me) that have done this.One in particular sits in the woods and they have these carvings everywhere..they must do one every time a tree gets struck or dies. It's amazing...little people and animals peeking out through the trees. And there is a man in my town who actually does this for people. Maybe it's the Black Foot in my blood, but I love these.
Posted by: Hollie | March 17, 2013 at 05:51 AM
I agree Holliw, I think they are so beautiful as well. We have them around here closer to the coast. COntacted a very talented local wood sculptor so we'll see how it unfolds! xoxo
Posted by: anahata | March 17, 2013 at 09:00 AM
really? chainsaw carving??? woah!!! I never thought kind exists... but they are wonderful! especially that guerilla art... really magnificent... ^_^
Posted by: Toni Randal | March 25, 2013 at 06:34 AM