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| ABOUT THE ARTIST - D. BRUCE WALKER To Carve 3-D wood sculptures that literally leap out of the frame in his relief wood carvings has taken more than just a set of carving tools. D. Bruce Walker started his artistic career on the stage in Eastern Canada in the 1970's. Later that decade, he moved to the West Coast where he met the Haida Native who would change the course of his career. His Native friend presented him with his first set of carving tools and Bruce found his true artistic calling in wood carving. A period followed where no railway tie nor abandoned "two-by-four" escaped Bruce's tools. Bruce moved to Alberta in the eighties, where he discovered clays and terra cotta. His idea of creating realism in 3D tabletop and wall-mount miniatures began with a full line of musical instruments ranging from pianos in 1800's bar scenes to the basses and saxophones of jazz, on to country music favorites such as fiddles, guitars and banjos. Later that decade, while working as a mould maker for a Calgary display company, Bruce created sculpture moulds of mannequins for plastic thermoforming and precision computer cabinets which were distributed throughout North America. Unfortunately, his artistic career was temporarily halted after this period as his right arm and hand were paralyzed in an accident. Not to be stopped, he simply trained his left side to continue. |
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It was during this period that Bruce renewed his attachment to wood crafts. From the early 90's to the present, he has been creating full dimensional characters in wood that literally leap out of the wall-mounts. His works are predominantly in oak that has been selectively culled and does not support the destruction of forests. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of his earlier works are represented in this portfolio, due to the unavailability of quality film prints in the past. Some pieces of this portfolio are still available and any of the pieces can be duplicated on a limited basis. In viewing this portfolio, which spans from the most recent to his earlier work, Bruce's progression in his craft is evident, with the promise of increased complexity in his future works. Looking for gift ideas? Did you know wood is the traditional fifth wedding anniversary gift? It doesn't have to be your 5th wedding anniversary to purchase a wood carving that will last a lifetime. Anniversary gifts made from wood can be cherished for any wedding year. It could be one of those perfect anniversary gifts for an employee at work, or a retirement gift for a job well done. Please click on a thumbnail image to take a closer look at Bruce Walker's artwork for one of your possible anniversary gifts or other gift ideas.
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This is the latest work in progress
for a client who will use the Corbel Angels
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Pondering
Wisdom Now $525.00 U.S. Plus $25 shipping & handling. (North America) |
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horse and dog and their companion Now $525.00 U.S. Plus $25 shipping & handling. (North America) |
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WOOD
YOU RECYCLE Now $620.00 U.S. Plus $25 shipping & handling. (North America) |
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ON A PEDESTAL SOLD Plus $25 sh |
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DAYDREAMER
Now $525.00 U.S. Plus
$25 |
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GARGOYLE GOTHIC
Now $335.00 U.S. Plus |
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MOOD
SWINGS Sold. Plus $25 shipping & handling. (North America) |
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MOOD
SWINGS (painted) Sold
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SPANISH GALLEON #1
Sold
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BRIDGE MOUNTAIN PASS
Solc Plus $25 shipp |
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TREACHEROUS
IMPENDING (SPANISH GALLEON #2) Sold
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UNICORN
(WITH GRIFFIN AND MASONIC EYE) Sold
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MAHOGANY FIDDLE
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| This collection of gift ideas and possible 5th anniversary gifts includes many of the individual musical wall-mounts, including a commissioned piece for "Living Legend Productions" where the artist replicated a full sized wall-mount from a business card logo. In all of these wall-mounts the instruments are individually strung with working parts such as tuning pegs, bridges and keys. THE NUDE WOMAN WRAPPED IN SNAKE was an early award winner, and COCA-COLA REFRESHES and the LAKEVIEW STREET SIGN are examples of early pieces made from scrap wood. If you purchpse a wood carving as your 5th nniversary gift or any other gift it will be agift that will be treasured for a lifetime and handed down to generations. |
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