Media

Two of the best artists I've known were fluid on the choice of media.

So Long January!

Today I bid a fond adieu to my least favorite month.

Capitol

John was a con man. He reveled in the description. He claimed that he did nothing illegal

Bear Avenue

Watch yourself out there. It's a dangerous marketplace for the creative.

Hope, Trust, Faith

Hope and trust rank high among the words woodcarvers should use regarding the raw wood they work.

Influences

Little things can alter the path we travel as craftspeople, and opening ourselves to new influences is vital to keep our work fresh and exciting.

New and Old

We can easily get lost in the weeds talking about tradition in crafts.

Riptide

Infatuation. It comes on fast and departs like a riptide.

Lobster Yacht

copyright Lou Carreras - 2025

Spinney knew that keeping a small boatyard working during the winter months is not easy.

Body Language

The cat's mouth cannot smirk. But most cat owners will tell you that cat's smirk all the time. They use body language to smirk.