| A self-taught artist from the Midwest, Jim continually
challenges himself with various artistic mediums. His latest focus has
been in detailed carving of exquisite wildlife scenes in shed antlers.
"Antlers in themselves are unique works of art created in nature. Each
one has it's own distinctive shape and characteristics." With a clear understanding
of animals behavior and anatomy, Jim blends his artistic talents with the
intrinsic beauty of each antler to create a stunning composition. He spends
countless hours in the wild researching and collecting material that inspires
his intense love for nature. Relief carving in antler is a painstaking
process that requires numerous hours of high-speed engraving. "It truly
is rewarding at the completion of a piece to see my "vision" displayed
in a 3-D canvas of antler." |
