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I started wood carving when I was 8-years-old with my dad after taking a family trip to Cape Cod. The folk art and Americana carvings I saw there inspired me because they were lively, expressive, and primitive. I carved through college ending up with a degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University. I then pursued a career in advertising for 22 years, but each Christmas I carved a Santa Clause featuring my kids and dogs. Now, in my fifties, I am back at doing what I love: woodcarving. I use traditional woodcarving tools to create each work. It starts with a block of wood, usually pine, because I like the character the knot holes give my work. Sometimes, just a knot in the wood can inspire me to do a particular subject. I love folk art because of its imperfections. It is these imperfections in art, life, or nature that makes life interesting and humorous. I try to express this with my tools, the wood, and my paints to create bold color, vivid texture, and happy feelings. James & Catherine Folk Art
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