Saturday, February 4, 2012

New 2012 Santa Carvings

This year we are introducing eight new Santas.
Two of these are designed so that they may also
hang on the wall.
Here are the newest carvings.


The Night Before Christmas Ltd Ed.
16"H
There are eight Night Before Christmas themes depicted on St . Nick
How well do you remember this beloved poem?

Back View



A Merry Walk Ltd Ed.
11"H

A Happy Christmas Ltd Ed.
14"H


Joyeau Noel
10"H

Little Santa
8"H


Santa's Visit
7.5"H
This carving may also be hung on a wall.



Special Delivery
9"L 6.5"H

St. Nick Came Down with a Bound Ltd Ed.
10.25"H
This carving may also be hung on wall


Monday, October 17, 2011

New Halloween Designs

At Ghoultide Gathering we unveiled nine new Halloween designs.
They all found new homes for the season!
 Here are the newest carvings which can be ordered.


The Ghoul
12"H
$260
The Ghoul wanders through the abandoned graveyard with umbrella in hand.
The carved pumpkin is hollowed out and glows with yellow eyes!



Red Witch Ltd. Ed.
14" H
$295
She always wanted to wear a red dress!
Under her arm she carries her black cat.
The moon is rising  behind her with bats flying in front of the moonlight.



Moonlight Cats Ltd. Ed.
9.75"H
$320
Three cats ready for "trick or treating".
Old Man Moon shines the way for their night outing.



Grim Reaper
8"H
$180
"As I am so Shall ye Be".
Is there anything more to be said?




Ghost of Pumpkins Past
9.5"H
$240

Mister Punkin
10.5"H
$240
This fellow dons a top hat with flowing ribbons and sports red shoes.
 He carries his punkin friends with him.


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Rest a Spell
7.5"H
$235
This witch and her cat are taking a break from all her spell making.



Hag in Flight
11"H
$200
Sometimes we run out of room on our shelves and cupoards.
Hag in Flight can be hung from a hook or suspended from a rod.





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Halloween Fright  Ltd to 5
20"H
$675
What have we here? Halloween Fright! This ghostly pumpkin carries a hollowed out pumpkin with a glowing face.
In his pockets are ghosts and pumpkins. Bats fly out of his coat!


Scary! This creature creeps through the night.
Horrified pumpkins look up at him as he walks by.


Saturday, July 16, 2011

Preparing for Halloween
 
Summer means creating new Halloween designs for the upcoming Ghoultide Gathering. This year the show has been expanded to two days with a Friday night early buy.
Here is a peek at "Ghost of Pumpkins Past"
 
Ghost of Pumpkins Past
$240
 
Happy Fourth of July!

It's summer and here at the Whimsical Whittler Studio and it means red, white and blue and of course
 Uncle Sam!
This carving is called "The Balancing Act".


The "Balancing Act" Ltd. Ed.
$325


Monday, November 1, 2010

Featured Artist at Traditionalfolkart.com

This month we are the featured artist at http://www.traditionalfolkart.com/

TFA is a showcase for a new definition of American folk art, furniture and fine crafts.
Here is our new Limited Edition

Toys For You

$395

 Hand carved from basswood, this 14" Santa was inspired by antique German Christmas figures. This old man, with his long flowing beard, is carrying a dappled rocking horse and a jester in a box. A large feather tree is in the crook of his arm. His coat is painted to resemble the faded red of the antique Santas. Santa is carrying "Toys for You".

Friday, October 22, 2010

The Whimsical Whittler in Print

We are pleased to be included in the Holiday Issue of
A Primitive Place
A new magazine featuring primitive and colonial inspired homes.


The writers at A Primitive Place devoted eleven pages
to our home, woodcarvings and studio.
They have graciously permitted us to show you a few of the
images from the magazine.

Welcome to our home!










If you would like to receive the Holiday issue of
A Primitive Place


Celebrating 19 Years!

We are honored to have been chosen to be included among the best craftsman in
Early American Life 's Holiday Directory of
Traditional American Crafts.


Celebrating our 19th year of being included in this juried competition!