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Robert started carving decoys some 30 years ago. He is an avid hunter and angler. This familiarity and love of nature caused him to render his carvings in a traditional folk art form. Robert has always been interested in the Indian and Inuit cultures, which led to his carving a collection of Haida masks, boxes, Thunderbird totem poles and eagles. Over the years, his carving has ranged from tiny songbirds and fishing lures to ducks, geese and life-size blue herons. His current work is evolving in the direction of finely carved show birds. He is currently producing birchbark and red osier dogwood tables, frames, stools and candleholders. They are quite unique when combined with birdseye maple inserts.
Robert started carving as a hobby, but has sold his work through antique and gift stores, through private commissions, and through exhibiting at several shows including the Toronto Gift Show. Robert lives with his wife, Marilyn, in a log home which he personally constructed on five wooded acres in Severn Township. Studio Visits may be arranged by calling BOB at 705-689-8053. |
Herons are members of a family of tall wading birds of the stork order, found in wet areas in all temperate and tropical parts of the world. Herons fly with their necks bent in an S shape, with their heads supported between their shoulders. Their bills are sharp edged and pointed. Twenty-two species of herons breed in the Americas. The best known is the Great Blue Heron. Robert's carvings are very true to the likeness of wild herons, which are frequently seen near his Washago, Ontario home.
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