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Artist: BARRY LEADER (American, 20th-21st centuries). Medium: One-of-a-kind assemblage wall sculpture, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques. Signature: Signed by the Artist in black marker, verso. Size: 15 inches x 13 inches x 1 inch. Barry Leader is a distinctive artist and wood carver known for his imaginative folk art creations, operating under the names Raintree Carvings and Raintree Design Studio. His work is characterized by a playful and inventive approach, often focusing on faces and incorporating repurposed materials. Barry Leader is particularly fascinated with faces, which serve as a central theme in his work. He crafts each facial feature using a large 8-foot band saw, working with remarkable proximity and dexterity to shape the wood. After assembling the carved features into expressive heads, he paints them with multiple coats, starting with a black basecoat. The heads are then adorned with an eclectic mix of found objects-beads, buttons, glass, jewelry, beer cans, mirror pieces, and more-sourced from flea markets and antique sales. Leader’s work stands out for its whimsical, folk-art sensibility and its inventive use of color and texture. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind assemblage, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques.

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Artist: BARRY LEADER (American, 20th-21st centuries). Medium: One-of-a-kind assemblage wall sculpture, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques. Signature: Signed by the Artist in black marker, verso. Size: 17 1/2 inches x 12 inches x 1 inch. Barry Leader is a distinctive artist and wood carver known for his imaginative folk art creations, operating under the names Raintree Carvings and Raintree Design Studio. His work is characterized by a playful and inventive approach, often focusing on faces and incorporating repurposed materials. Barry Leader is particularly fascinated with faces, which serve as a central theme in his work. He crafts each facial feature using a large 8-foot band saw, working with remarkable proximity and dexterity to shape the wood. After assembling the carved features into expressive heads, he paints them with multiple coats, starting with a black basecoat. The heads are then adorned with an eclectic mix of found objects-beads, buttons, glass, jewelry, beer cans, mirror pieces, and more-sourced from flea markets and antique sales. Leader’s work stands out for its whimsical, folk-art sensibility and its inventive use of color and texture. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind assemblage, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques.

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Artist: BARRY LEADER (American, 20th-21st centuries). Medium: One-of-a-kind assemblage wall sculpture, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques. Signature: Signed by the Artist in black marker, verso. Size: 15 inches x 13 inches x 1 inch. Barry Leader is a distinctive artist and wood carver known for his imaginative folk art creations, operating under the names Raintree Carvings and Raintree Design Studio. His work is characterized by a playful and inventive approach, often focusing on faces and incorporating repurposed materials. Barry Leader is particularly fascinated with faces, which serve as a central theme in his work. He crafts each facial feature using a large 8-foot band saw, working with remarkable proximity and dexterity to shape the wood. After assembling the carved features into expressive heads, he paints them with multiple coats, starting with a black basecoat. The heads are then adorned with an eclectic mix of found objects-beads, buttons, glass, jewelry, beer cans, mirror pieces, and more-sourced from flea markets and antique sales. Leader’s work stands out for its whimsical, folk-art sensibility and its inventive use of color and texture. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind assemblage, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques.

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Artist: BARRY LEADER (American, 20th-21st centuries). Medium: One-of-a-kind assemblage wall sculpture, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques. Signature: Signed by the Artist in black marker, verso. Size: 15 inches x 13 inches x 1 inch. Barry Leader is a distinctive artist and wood carver known for his imaginative folk art creations, operating under the names Raintree Carvings and Raintree Design Studio. His work is characterized by a playful and inventive approach, often focusing on faces and incorporating repurposed materials. Barry Leader is particularly fascinated with faces, which serve as a central theme in his work. He crafts each facial feature using a large 8-foot band saw, working with remarkable proximity and dexterity to shape the wood. After assembling the carved features into expressive heads, he paints them with multiple coats, starting with a black basecoat. The heads are then adorned with an eclectic mix of found objects-beads, buttons, glass, jewelry, beer cans, mirror pieces, and more-sourced from flea markets and antique sales. Leader’s work stands out for its whimsical, folk-art sensibility and its inventive use of color and texture. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind assemblage, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques.

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Made of Ponderosa Pine from northern New Mexico. Painted with several layers of acrylic paint and embellished with floral wire. Dimensions – 10 x 16 x 6 inches. As it stands in the images. Please feel free to message me with any questions.

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This large 25 folk art cedar stump hand carving features a whimsical design of a man, perfect as a wall hanging or unique gift. The carving is one-of-a-kind (OOAK), handmade in South Carolina, USA, and signed by the artist. Made of wood using traditional carving techniques, this sculpture reflects a blend of cultures and ethnicities, specifically inspired by Native Hawaiian culture. Created in the 2000s, this vintage piece adds a touch of folky charm to any art collection or living space.

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Artist: BARRY LEADER (American, 20th-21st centuries). Medium: One-of-a-kind assemblage wall sculpture, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques. Signature: Signed by the Artist in black marker, verso. Size: 17 1/2 inches x 12 inches x 1 inch. Barry Leader is a distinctive artist and wood carver known for his imaginative folk art creations, operating under the names Raintree Carvings and Raintree Design Studio. His work is characterized by a playful and inventive approach, often focusing on faces and incorporating repurposed materials. Barry Leader is particularly fascinated with faces, which serve as a central theme in his work. He crafts each facial feature using a large 8-foot band saw, working with remarkable proximity and dexterity to shape the wood. After assembling the carved features into expressive heads, he paints them with multiple coats, starting with a black basecoat. The heads are then adorned with an eclectic mix of found objects-beads, buttons, glass, jewelry, beer cans, mirror pieces, and more-sourced from flea markets and antique sales. Leader’s work stands out for its whimsical, folk-art sensibility and its inventive use of color and texture. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind assemblage, blending traditional wood carving with contemporary mixed-media techniques.

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Wood Carving of an old Boot inhabited by Mice, Rodents. The adult mouse is leaping out of the boot. It’s babies are resting on the boot. Condition : There may be minor scuffs, scratches, minor stain loss from normal wear. Please ignore the shiny white marks created by my camera’s flash. 10″ long x 5″ high x 4 1/4 wide. Thank you for viewing my listing. Payments should be received within 3 days, if you need more time please let me know. If you require anything extra or want to insure lower priced items please contact me. Thank you for your interest. Please contact me if that is your wish.

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This whimsical pumpkin is an original wood carving. It was brought to life from a piece of Ponderosa pine with a chainsaw and various carving and grinding tools. It was then embellished with butcher paper, floral wire, and paint to give it the charm and character you see before you. Dimensions are approximately 9 x 15 x 8 inches. Measured as it stands in the images. This carving comes with an authenticity card, signed and dated by me. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. By the pricking of my thumbs. Something wicked this way comes.

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This whimsical blob alien is an original wood carving. It was brought to life, from a piece of ponderosa pine, with a chainsaw and various carving and grinding tools. It was then embellished with stainless steel wire, fabric, and paint to give it charm and character. Dimensions as it is displayed in the images are approximately 11H x 15W x 5D inches. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Little Alien from outer space. Here to help the human race.

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