The art of chainsaw carving is a fast growing form of art in the United States and in the rest of the world, that combines the modern technology of the chainsaw with the ancient Art of woodworking. A chainsaw (also spelled chain saw) is a portable mechanical, motorized saw. ... Artists can use woodworking to create delicate sculptures. ...

Pioneers

Unlike the detailed history of the chainsaw itself, the earliest developments of chainsaw art are not well-recorded. A chainsaw (also spelled chain saw) is a portable mechanical, motorized saw. ...

The oldest chainsaw artist records go back to the 1950s, which include artists Ray Murphy and Ken Kaiser. In 1952 Ray Murphy used his dad's chainsaw to carve his name into a piece of wood. In 1961 Ken Kaiser created 50 carvings for the Trees of Mystery. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Babe the Blue Ox, Trees of Mystery, Klamath, California. ...

In the early 60's chainsaw dealers would line up at forestry expo's, and state fairs. As a gimick to attract customers to thier booth, the most creative guy in the company would carve simple carvings, demonstrating the lightness and power of thier brand of chainsaws. It was then that the art of chainsaw sculpting was brought to the public.

The 1960s and 1970s

At this time many new artists began to experiment with this new type of art. These artists include Brenda Hubbard, Judy McVay, Don Colp, Susan Miller, Mike McVay, and Lois Hollingsworth. At this time Chainsaw carvers started loading up their carvings in the back of their trucks, functioning as travaling gallories. Susan Elizabeth Miller, Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (1 January 1954) is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords. ...

The 1980s to Today

Today chainsaw carving encompasses wide variations of skill levels, themes and styles. Carvers now can either do "quick carves" a term often used by carvers, or they can spend months on carving one piece. Some of these carvers can display much more of a performance by doing a "quick carve" that can still draw a large audience rather than spending a long time on one carving.

Unlike the times before today Carvers are not as restricted by chainsaws' capabilities, and are free to carve expanded themes including wildlife, Tree houses, figures and anything that can be imagined.

References

• Art of Chainsaw Carving, by Jessie Groeschen

External Links

• Chainsaw Carvings by Scott
• www.chainsawsculptors.com