A client in Forest, Virginia commissioned a pair of large Brown Bears for their farm. Trees had fallen on their property and here are videos on their transformation into a 6 foot and a 6 foot 7 inch pair of bears. The client wanted to keep the natural grain of the wood so Mark used the torch to burn in the face and coat details and finished them with clear polyurethane. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:

This lamppost with engraved pineapple and welcome message in Piney River stands an impressive 9 feet tall. With the help of the client, neighbors and friends, Mark topped the tree which stood in the clients front yard. Mark then carved the stump over the course of a few days.  

This 6' tall black bear has quite the stance and presence. He was started last summer and left to dry until early winter so that any potential cracks could be addressed as the wood dried.

This guy, affectionately named Henry, lives with his adopted parents in a lovely condo with a gorgeous view at Wintergreen Resort. I love his kind expression, and he's the perfect height for a fireplace hearth.

This fella, started last summer and finished in the fall, stands at 5'6". This big bear was a commissioned carving who now stands guard at the bottom of a private residential driveway in Nelson County. The bear's muzzle was burned to bring out his features and  the wood's natural and soft coloring. He's painted black and sealed with a clear polyurethane and is ready to withstand the elements as he greets the homeowners, friends and family.