Woodstock Chainsaw Carvings - About


                 

              









 

  Woodstock Chainsaw Carvings

Welcome, from the Artist Joe Bathon and thank you for visiting the Woodstock Chainsaw Carvings website.

  • About My Carvings: The Carvings are creative art work, hand crafted, hewn from solid logs of wood via a chainsaw. Each carving is fine finished with a torch, stains, acrylic paint and sealed with top coat. I try to make each carving uniquely express the customer's personality.

  • Varied Designs: My carvings can be ordered to your design and customized with your particular pose, height, shape, or message. Virtualy any specification can be satisfied.

  • Tour My Site: On this site you will find artwork that is currently for sale as well as samples of previous artwork that other customers have purchased. Please remember that requests can be styled to your specifications.
  
The Missouri Botanical Garden has comissioned numerous Woodstock artworks and displays them daily in the Children's Garden area.
  About Chainsaw Art
~ Artists differ in their mediums of choice, but the results are universal. A finished piece is admired and used to accentuate or compliment our surroundings. Although chainsaw art is generally associated with rustic decor, its popularity has been crossing those boundaries and it is now found in museums and homes and offices across the country. Recognizing the artist's talent and their ability to reach deep inside us and generate feelings of awe and appreciation is part of what makes art - art. No one does this better than a sculptor and a chain saw.

The art of chainsaw carving has evolved to combine the raw power of a chainsaw with the artistic finesse of fine carving. Originating in the Pacific Northwest, chainsaw carving now attracts interest from all over the world. Chainsaw artists compete in national and regional competitions, where they show off the skill and strength needed to create a work of art from a chunk of wood. Using a tool that most consider the very epitome of utility and destruction, our artist creates whimsical, friendly chainsaw art that will add a touch of charm to any home.


Joe Bathon – The Artist
    Joe with a carving in work.		  Joe Bathon – The Artist

Hi, My name is Joe Bathon and I'm located in Chesterfield, Missouri. I work in several art mediums, but became involved in chainsaw wood carving about three years ago and it has become my primary focus, because it offers a world of creative expression.

Some of my designs are created by me exclusively, but most are a collaboration with the customer to transform the customer's visual image into a unique and enduring personal treasure.

Some of the finish materials I use are assorted color stains and add a topcoat of satin or gloss finish, depending on the customers request.

Because I love to use Acrylic paints on my canvas art, I also incorporate them on my carvings as well which opens another door of creativity and color.


While taking a look at my website, keep in mind birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas or just that hard to buy for person in general. I can help you with all of your shopping needs. So, whether it's a cute and cuddly indoor decoration, or a large realistic lawn or deck ornament (they fit-in almost anywhere), I can make it for you!
- Joe Bathon