Daniel G. Strawser, Traditional Folk Wood Carvings
WOW, you did it again! Your support and participation made the 2010 Barn Show our best show EVER!! Thanks so much to those of you who came to the show to make it such a success. The much-needed rain didn't seem to keep anyone away, and it also dropped the temperature so we were comfortable in the barn. We sincerely want to thank you for coming and for taking home our carvings. We hope they give you a great deal of enjoyment. Next year the show will be on Saturday, July 9th.
There are only two shows left this year:
October 16: Traditional Folk Art Show, S. Heidleberg Township Bldg, Wernersville, PA, 10-3
November 20: Hopf's Home Show at their home in Kennebunk, ME, 10-4
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DANIEL G. STRAWSER, Sr., Traditional Folk Art Carver
Born and raised in south central Pennsylvania, I was inspired by carvings made by early wood carvers who used only a pocketknife to make their wares. This led me to carve using the same method. My goal is to continue with the traditional procedure to show people what can be achieved using only a pocketknife. Since I buy my wood in random widths and lengths, I cut out an oversize silhouette of the object that I want to make with a band saw. The rest is done with only my pocketknife. After the carving is complete, a gesso sealer is applied on the wood to close the pores, much like the white wash used years ago. Afterwards, paint is applied. An antiquing process, to give it an old appearance, finishes my carvings. All my work is signed and dated for authenticity.
I have been carving since 1968. Some of my earlier carvings are now appearing at public auctions. They are bringing substantially higher prices than what they sold for originally. My work has appeared in many books and national magazines. It can also be found in prominent, private collections as well as in permanent collections in museums in the USA, Europe, and Japan.