Mountain Carvings

06/08/2026

Unfortunately, I had to visit the hospital again last night, which resulted in an unexpected emergency surgery around midnight. This unforeseen event has been unsettling, but I am currently on my way home and recovering well. I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers over the next couple of weeks!!

05/21/2026

I finished up this dude this evening. There is a lot of work in this one. He is over 3 foot tall.

05/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who came by and took some of my artwork home or you just came by to talk and say hello. I’ve made a lot of friends over the years at these festivals and I appreciate y’all!

05/16/2026

Whhheeeewwwww Lordy this festival is hopping today!!!!

05/15/2026

I wanted to thank Ronnie Grigsby for helping me with the decals for my trailer a while back. It’s so much easier to haul these carvings in a covered trailer.

05/13/2026

Here is a new swinging bear I’m gonna be doing. This is a test run I guess you could say. This is all cedar. This little guy really turned out great! I couldn’t be happier with it. This is for sale. $340.

05/11/2026

Come on by and say hello this weekend. Looks like the weather is gonna be great! This is a great festival!

Get ready to shop, snack, and explore at the Iris Festival!✨

From handmade pottery, stained glass, jewelry, candles, and boutique clothing to fresh baked treats, BBQ, lemonade, kettle corn, and gourmet desserts, this year’s vendor lineup is packed with something for everyone! 🛍️🍋🍕🍦

You’ll find:
🌿 Iris plants, flowers & garden decor
🎨 Local artists, woodworkers & handmade crafts
🧼 Goat milk soaps, candles & natural products
🧵 Crochet, quilts, leather goods & boutique fashion
🍪 Cakes, macarons, fried pies & homemade goodies
🔥 BBQ, wood-fired pizza, funnel cakes & loaded potatoes
🎡 Family fun including face painting, caricatures & glitter tattoos

Come support local makers, enjoy amazing food, and spend the day discovering one-of-a-kind treasures in full bloom! 💜

05/04/2026

They put me on the cover of Discover Cocke County. Pretty cool for this ol woodcarver. 😂

05/01/2026

Another sitting lantern bear on the press today. This guy is fat. And he has no base. Sitting directly on his rump. This will be a nice one when finished. Also this one is quite a bit bigger than the last one. Unlike cedar I have to let these dry for a few days before I can finish out.

04/27/2026

I finished this up today for a wedding. This is a plaque that is gonna be signed in white all around the “R” by those at the wedding. I also fixed it where is can be hung so they can take it home and hang it. They had this idea I just built it for them!! Great idea!!