Cardinal Ornament 10 X 12 The texture helps to create

The texture helps to create an illusion of small lines/creaks

The work that has followed this experience is more playful with color

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While most beaches on Lake Superior are comprised of smooth granite and basalt rocks

Cardinal Ornament 10 X 12 The texture helps to createRoger and Jackie Becker carve and paint. Most of their carvings are from basswood which is a relatively soft wood that is close grained and leaves a smooth surface when cut with a knife or gouge. A cutout is created by tracing a pattern on the block of wood and cutting the outline with a band saw. For some carvings, a roughout is made from a master carving using a router duplicator. Knives and gouges are used to refine the shape and add details and