MINOT, N.D. (AP) - A Minot man has an unusual ability to discover good luck and share it with others. Paul Simonson creates Wood Spirits, long the legend of bearers of good luck and good fortune, by ...

HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Louie LaChusa calls his art pieces “good spirits.” After an ice storm brought down trees all over his neighborhood in Laurel Park, he bought a chainsaw to ...

It all starts from a blank piece of wood and “you cut away and you can make something of it.” TAYLOR MILL – Majestic tree houses stretch for the sky as noble wood spirits rest beside them in silence.

THURMONT, Md. (AP) -- Joe Stebbing started out carving wood the old-fashioned way. With chisels and a mallet. Trouble was, it took about three months to make a single carving. Stebbing, a plumber by ...

Wood carving blends tradition, artistry, and personal expression, offering endless possibilities from functional decor to intricate sculptures. With trends leaning into sustainability, cultural ...

PRINCETON, Wis. (WBAY) — A love for wood carving has led to a weekly gathering at Princeton’s American Legion Hall, where the Wood Wizards Carving Club meets every Tuesday morning. 87-year-old Mario ...

As we move through 2026, the world of hand-carved wooden birds and folk art is experiencing a renaissance, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern 'grounding aesthetics' that resonate with ...