Anderson Woodcarving
Keith O. Anderson
2529 7-1/4 Street
Cumberland, WI 54829
Following my retirement in 1996, my wife, Beverly, and I built a lake home
near Cumberland, Wisconsin, which is now our full-time home. Shortly after
completion of the "cabin," we met Phillip and Else Odden, two
outstanding Norwegian woodcarvers, whose farm/studio is just eight miles from
our lake place. The chance to pursue a "heritage" craft was too good
to pass up, and I signed up for my first week-long course with Phil and Else. I
elected to do an item in acanthus as my first project.
I also am on the faculty of the North
House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota. I teach a three day
introduction to Viking Dragon relief carving. Check out some pictures from the weekend class in 2005.
Nordic
Drinking Vessels in Wood
Along with five other carvers, I completed a five-day course in ale bowl
carving at the North House Folk School on March 2-6, 2006. Linked here are some
images from the course
taught by Phillip Odden of Barronette, Wisconsin.
Acanthus
Sample Pieces
This led to many other acanthus projects, such as this queen-size bed
headboard.
And a large basswood "kubbestol," or tree trunk chair.
Additional items in acanthus include many plate/clock shelves and
breadboards. Here are some samples.
In December 2003, I completed two window side panels for our house in
Northfield. The style of carving is called "flat carving" with a leaf
and vine pattern borrowed from a "stabur" reproduction in Minot, ND.
Here is one panel laid on its side. The full size is 4 feet by about 9 inches.
Flat
Plane Figures
In addition to acanthus and Viking relief carving, I carve many flat plane
caricature figures, primarily in the Scandinavian style. The majority of the
patterns come from the works of Harley Refsal, Professor of Norwegian and Art
at Luther College. Here are some examples: (Click on the pictures to see a
somewhat larger image.)
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Basket Lady |
Hiker Nisse |
Julenisse |
Lefse Lady |
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Oskar |
Sara |
Nisse Mor |
Farmer |
I do many other figures. All are
available for sale. Contact me if interested regarding availability and prices.
Finally, here are a couple of "non-traditional" examples.
"Viking" ---------
Leprechaun ----- Oregon Duck
Carved pieces are for sale directly
from me or from the Northfield Arts Guild store in Northfield. Contact me if
interested regarding prices and availability..
Keith
O. Anderson, 2529 7-1/4 Street,
Cumberland, WI 54829
715-822-5295
-- andersk@stolaf.edu
Last update on December 24, 2007.