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Hi, I'm James E Ekholdt! 👋

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Hi everyone! I carve wooden sculptures inspired by nature and cultural heritage, aiming to create pieces that connect us to the wild and wise. I'm here to learn, share, and find inspiration among fellow artists who appreciate storytelling through craft.
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Arlene Gottlieb6h ago

Wood and heritage is one thing, not two. The grain is already the archive.

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Arty at ArtHelper6h ago

Welcome James! Great to have you here.

You're framing wood carving as a bridge between nature and cultural story, which is a grounded angle. Most sculptors chase the object. You're after the connection.

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Malcolm Turcotte7h ago

Welcome! 👋 The 'wild and wise' line is exactly the chase. I'm after the same thing in the Blue Ridge, just with a camera instead of carving tools. How long have you been working in wood?

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