Speckled Bee 🐝

I felt like the strong grain of the oak required a sharp design. I am flip flopping between “Love Hurts” or “Guard Your Heart” as a title for this design.

No way! Married in yes, but no relation in recent generations.

My grandfather is from Sorrento near the Amalfi Coast, my cousin owns a B&B and lemon grove there. I swear this looks like the side door to the villa.

A heart shaped carving of two birds mirrored images, looking at one another surrounded by tulips.

“Lovebirds” 2025

For the Ornithologists out there, this looks nothing like lovebirds because I was actually looking at images of pigeons when I was sketching this out. But as my partner says “tomatoes potatoes” 🤣

#woodcarving #birder #birdwatcher #folkart #art #traditionalart #artform

Drew my friend’s dog Tosca for their birthday. This is digital art made on an iPad using Procreate.

These little hearts have been such a pleasure to carve. I absolutely have a favorite and am excited to explore additional designs.

#art #handcrafts #handcarved #folkart #tulips #valentinesday

By far my most commissioned design to date. Any guesses on what flower this abstract design represents?!

#art #traditionalart #folkart #woodcraft #womenartists

This is a sneaky preview of my most commissioned design of 2024. Anyone recognize the abstract flora depicted here? Hint: it is commonly mistaken for a fungus.

Hand carved wood panels depicting two candles and candlesticks. One is lit and the other appears freshly blown out.

These candlesticks were inspired by one of my favorite songs. The first set did not come out the way I envisioned. But with practice and patience I’ve been able to develop my technique to reach my desired outcome nearly 6 months after my first try.

#art #folkart #woodcarving #folkartist

Ready for 🦬!

The color palette is stunning. 🤩

Nearly completed pine wood round with carved image of a duck, fish, water, and abstract flowers.

I haven’t named this piece just yet. Any suggestions? Time for touchups.

#art #folkart #nature #wood #woodcarving #ducks #pine #carving #craft #galleryart #wallart

Wood carving in progress that depicts a duck peeking under the water as three fish swim by. In the completed background there are abstract irises along the water’s edge.

Scrap piece of wood where I test tools and patterns.

Finished up the background. I keep a scrap piece available to try out new tools and test textures patterns. I still have a bit to go before I’m ready to work on the details of the duck. Follow along to see more.

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I’ll get right on that 😂

A partially carved wood round of a duck peering under the water looking at fish. Behind the duck you can see irises growing along the waters edge.

Started carving. On this cold snowy day I’m looking forward to sunnier days creek side watching the ducks swim, eat, and prune.

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Prior to this I did not know they can grow, up to an inch, in the vase! I always wondered how they seemed to get more wild as days went by.

A digital drawing in woodblock print style of five abstract tulips in a stoneware vase.

“Tulpen” 2025

I’m really enjoying the tulip share that I’m splitting with a friend. Everyday I’ve woken up more in awe of their beauty.

Coming together.

Black Farmers Index

While everyone is talking about the price of eggs, now is a good time to find your local farms! 👩🏿‍🌾🌽🐄 Visit your Farmers' Market, ask your Extension office & browse the Black Farmers Index - they've been here the whole time, and they'll be here when the national grocery store supply chains break down.

Laying out the next carving project.

I am working to be more intentional with my carving. Sketching multiple pieces out and living with them for a bit before I start carving. This way I can make adjustments before the permanent carving phase begins.

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Unfortunately it does, white or cream colored and I can’t use plastic or polymer based, as it burnishes the milk paint. Natural rubber and latex free is preferred. Often the ones I find there are plastic/polymer. But I always look🤞

Top down view onto a desk where a wood round with a chalk drawing sits waiting to be carved. Surrounded by the tools needed to draw the piece, chalk pencil, pencil sharpener, erasers, etc.

Yes, I really need a new eraser but I’m trying to not purchase from new/corporate chains. Any recommendations are welcome. For anyone wondering, I base my pricing on cost of materials + $25/hour. To get to this point I have 3 hours and $25 worth of materials invested.

Sharing as a moment of peace and with a belief that we may fall to the ground in the darkness of night, but the sun will come out again. May we sprout and grow stronger in spite of the tests of today. Love your neighbor regardless of their citizenship status.

#hopeful #art #wewillrise #digitalart

@withenaych.bsky.social Poulin got her hats!!! 🧢 🧢 🧢

“The Chair Weaver’s Companion” - 2024. The title has a double meaning: the cat, always nearby when rattan weaving is happening, and his wife, who commissioned this piece for my friend Phil. A tribute to craftsmanship, companionship, and the small moments that make creating special.

#art #folkart

Thank you!

Happy Lunar New Year!

#yearofthesnake #handmade #lunarnewyear #art #woodcarving #folkart

Artist, Bethany, holding a low relief wood carving of fishbones made up of the finger lakes of New York.

One of my earliest carvings, “Lure of the Eleven.” I plan to carve another version of this with the skills I’ve gained in the last three years. I love FLX, located on the land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and I’m so grateful to call this region my home.

#flx #indigenousland #art #woodcarving

Digital drawing of banjo playing, bolo tie wearing, raccoon, surrounded by Black-eyed Susans.

I also work with digital art from time to time. I’m currently obsessed with this bolo wearing, banjo pick in’ trash panda.