Carver
Jim Stadtlander
Jim Stadtlander
For over twenty years, Jim has been intrigued by wood; the grains, the colors, the textures. He combines this with a fascination for the human face and form. His love of wood and the beauty he sees in his subjects enables him to spend the countless hours necessary to create each piece. He feels an intimate bond takes place during the carving process. Details are important, but so is allowing the warmth and beauty of the wood to be seen. If colors are used, they are applied in such a manner as to enhance the subject and not disguise the wood's grain and characteristics.
For over twenty years, Jim has been intrigued by wood; the grains, the colors, the textures. He combines this with a fascination for the human face and form. His love of wood and the beauty he sees in his subjects enables him to spend the countless hours necessary to create each piece. He feels an intimate bond takes place during the carving process. Details are important, but so is allowing the warmth and beauty of the wood to be seen. If colors are used, they are applied in such a manner as to enhance the subject and not disguise the wood's grain and characteristics.