Wood Sculpture from Scotland.

Fire Dancer.

Wood - Yew.

Height - 34” (87cms.)

Finish - Linseed oil.

Price - $850 + ppi

See Movie (~350Kb)
This carving was made in direct response to the challenge of an odd-shaped log given to me by a colleague.
The log was a slice through the many-stranded trunk of the very gnarled old tree, with holes formed by strands which has rejoined the trunk higher up. This has yielded a carving which is almost semi-relief in nature. The highly intricate pattern in the grain and the blemishes gives a rich overall effect which perfectly matches the rich warm reddish-brown colour of the yew. This is heightened by the varied surface texture which changes from the rough flames to the smooth polished skin of the leg and chest.

A movie (~350Kb) is available for this sculpture which gives a better three-dimensional impression.

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Last Updated: 28 July 1998

J. Tucker.

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