Whittlins 'N Wood
by Marcia Berkall

Wood Carving & Wood Sculpture by Marcia Berkall

Much of my work is influenced by the beauty, history and natural resources of Maine.  Of particular intrigue is the concept of giving "new life to old wood".  Not only is using "found" wood ecologically sound, but it supports a belief that wood is alive and therefore dynamic. In driftwood, tree spirits appear and in wooden lobster buoys of yesterday emerge the faces of the fabled downeast fishermen.  Carved of native pine or basswood and painstakingly hand painted, my free-standing downeast fishermen continue the nautical theme.  You will also find the Maine influence in some of my original, copyrighted, Old World and contemporary santa designs.