After several years, many miles and lots of hard work, two brothers brought the creation of ‘Mr. Beaver’ to life
As a professional wood carver and instructor, Russ’ creations are displayed across Canada and the United States. They include a hawk as the centrepiece in one small town and a “pig chef” as the icon on display in the front of a restaurant in another. His carvings are also proudly displayed at many residences and even in standing trees on a trail in the forest. As a handsaw and chainsaw carving instructor, Russ has been acknowledged by newspapers and television, won several carving events and been featured carving live at events, such as county fairs.
For many years, Russ had wanted to create a masterpiece in my front yard, but I didn’t know what that piece should be or how we would move it from Russ’ home in Manitoba to my home, 2,500 kilometres away, in Surrey, B.C. So we waited.
この記事は Our Canada の February/March 2018 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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この記事は Our Canada の February/March 2018 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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