Renowned chainsaw artist Terry Boquist worked on a surprise creation for Phyllis Karsnia last week. Leo Karsnia, who partners with Boquist on a number of creations, asked Boquist to create a bear for Phyllis’ gardens on Dove Island. The white cedar bear carving was completed with a smile and wandering eyes. For a story about Boquist, whose business is known as Woodbutchery, and his artwork, see the July edition of Simply North magazine.
Bearing it all
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With dust flying, Boquist uses a grinder after making the cuts into the wood with a chainsaw.
Leo Karsnia takes a look at the bear while Boquist takes a break from his artwork.
Boquist stands on a platform to reach the top of the nearly 7-foot tall white cedar log that evolved into a carving of a bear.
Boquist laughed as he put the finishing touches on the bear’s face, giving him a sly grin and wandering eyes.
