Frank Shepard

The Great Divide

28 x 3 x 2"

Wood and Stone

$1150

This piece reshaped my approach to carving. This 75 year old fragment of pine resin is special as it is the result of the tree splitting causing the growth rings to be thicker and closer!

Artist's Statement

my art is the resinous remains of fallen and decayed pine trees that have been transformed into unique sculptures.  These partially buried and decaying fragments of pine trees are carefully chosen and examined to determine their suitability for sculpture.  Once selected, the process of turning them into unique pieces of art is meticulous and challenging, requiring multiple steps involving hand carving tools, steel wool and several coats of wax to reveal their natural beauty.  Bringing these pine resin fragments to life is like a spiritual awakening that's been gifted to me by Mother Nature.