Deborah Call Santa Claus Carvings

I've heard it said that to be happiest in life one must find something they are truly passionate about. In December 2000, when I first put knife to wood, I realized that was exactly what I had found! I've always been what I consider a 'crafty' person, drawing and sketching since childhood. With no formal training, I've tried my hand at oil painting, water colors and pastels. I've taught myself to sew, knit, crochet and do needlepoint and have done many craft type projects. Now I feel all those things were leading me to what I love doing more than anything else, taking a block of wood and bringing out what I can see inside of it. All work is done entirely by me, from the sketching of ideas to the final coat of satin finish that gives each piece it's warm glow. Each piece is then signed, dated and numbered.