Our woodcarvings are individually made by hand and are one of kind pieces of art that take hours or 
                                     even days to create. Since they are handmade, no two carvings are identically alike and are not 
                                     mass-produced.  A carving is a special piece of art that can be treasured and passed down for generations.  
                                     Carvings are an affordable piece of art that can provide beauty, warmth, or whimsy because of the very 
                                     nature of the material from which it was created, wood.  Trees are living organisms that provide life-giving 
                                     oxygen, cooling shade in hot summer, heat in winter, and many other wonderful things. It is fitting that they 
                                     also provide us with a source of beauty inside our homes in the form of woodcarvings.
                                          Carving, or whittling, is one of oldest of arts with a long tradition.  Ancient woodcarvings have been 
                                     found in the oldest ruins.  When the pioneers were isolated out in the forests and prairies they often turned
                                     to whittling to pass the time or to create beauty, utility, and toys for their homes and families. 
                                          Carvings provide a measure of fun, as well. People have so much seriousness in their lives these days 
                                     that providing a piece that will make them smile is a pleasure. Capturing a wry expression on a Santa’s face 
                                     or a reverent air in an angel is one of Russell Scott’s specialties. Each year he grows and improves as a wood 
                                     carver.
                                                                                                    See my resume

Russell Scott  rscott56@netzero.com

Associated with the Viking Woodcarvers Club
in Bloomington, Minnesota

Also see my drawing site