This cottonewood bark carving is named Licoricia (sweet root). It is 18.25 " tall by 3..75 " wide and only 1.5" thick. It is my first woodspirit carving of 2026. Thanks for viewing. #handmade #woodcarving #woodspirit #cottonwoodbark #art #wood #femalewoodspirit #naturespirit
This is my last carving of 2025. I call it Floricious (a floral feast for the eyes). It is just over 26 inches high, I look forward to carving more in next year. All the best to everyone in 2026. #handmade #woodcarving #naturespirit #flowerhead #cottonwoodbark #art #femalewoodspirit
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Progressives aren’t going anywhere but up. Lazy establishment dems can sit it out, vote for corrupt independents, vote Republican or get the fuck on board and save your country.
Christians are a huge voting block for Trump's hate cult. They are the problem. Can you hear their deafening silence on the sadistic torture of immigrants and the holocaust in Palestine. They prey for the war monger, Netenyahu. Project 2025 is a Christian driven attack on freedom and democracy.
Cottonwood bark is always full of surprises and inspiration.
I only use hand tools to make my carvings. No electronic devices.
I don't use paint to augment my carvings. I prefer shadows.
I can stare at a piece of cottonwood bark for hours or over several days before it finally speaks to me.
It has been a while since I posted one of my woodspirit carvings. This multi-faced flowerhead is titled Metamorphosis (transformation). It was carved in 2024 and is 24.25 inches tall and 7.35 inches at its widest. I hope you enjoy it. #handmade #woodcarving #art #woodspirit #flowerhead #folkart
Projection much? You guys support Republicans more than progressives in your own party. DINO.
I really don't sell my flowerhead carvings. If I were to sell this one, Taryn, I think it would be in the $350 -$400 range.
Now we’re talking.
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Americans affected by the massive drop in foreign tourism can put 100% of the blame on every single American who voted for Trump and the conservative gangsters called republicans.
Here is my latest cottonwood bark Flowerhead Wood Spirit carving, Valeria (strong and healthy), standing at 20.5" tall and 5.5" wide. #handmade #woodcarving #woodspirit #flowerhead #cottonwoodbark #folkart #naturespirit #forestspirit
Conservatives no longer exist. They are the neo-Nazis. They are the fascists. They do not want to be accountable. They avoid the press. They avoid debates. They reluctantly participate in elections until they can turn them into Russian style elections, complete with jailing and killing opponents.
Mark Wasyliw is the MLA for Fort Garry. He ran for the NDP, and I, regrettably, voted for him. When he wasn't given a cabinet post, he bailed on his responsibilities to represent us as a New Democrat and now attacks them relentlessly. He is a fraud with no integrity. If he had any, he would resign.
This woodspirit was my last carving of 2024. I named this one Taryn (of the earth). It stands 18" tall. #handmade #art #folkart #woodspirit #flowerhead #woodcarving #naturespirit #femalewoodspirit #carving #cottonwoodbark #cottonwoodbarkcarving
Thank you. I promise to post some more carvings soon.
Natural cottonwood bark prior to carving.
I name all my woodspirits. This is Lauma, woodland goddess, spirit of trees, forest and marsh.
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I have been carving woodspirits in Cottonwood Bark for about 8 years. I feel that they symbolically connect the human spirit with the natural world. Traditionally, woodspirits bring good luck and safe passage through life. My first carving of 2025 is also one of the tallest I've done at 27 inches.
