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 Tom
Yates. "I often tell people
that Mother Nature and I have a partnership going. She supplies me with
the raw weathered wood and I try to bring it to life. This whole
partnership started over ten years ago when I picked up a piece of wood
and saw a face in there just waiting for someone to bring it out. Since
that time my work has taken me down a very interesting and spiritually
fulfilling path. With the ability to do something that you love and
combine it with the great Chesapeake Bay has truly been a great adventure
in life."
"To get my pieces I explore the
shorelines of the Bay and it's tributaries seeing nature in all its glory
while keeping a ken eye out for that hidden gem. Mother Nature's weathered
exterior on the wood holds hidden treasures once the carving begins. Each
piece has its own characteristics, colors, textures, and most of all a
weather-beaten look. No piece can be duplicated."
Growing up in an artistic house helped Thomas Yates find his true calling
in the art world. His mother helped Thomas find an appreciation for art at
an early age by showing him all the beautiful things that nature has to
offer. It's through these teachings and the love of working with his hands
that Thomas fell in love with carving. Combining the natural look of
weather-beaten wood with the carving flowing through the piece creates a
unique look for each piece. Thomas has been carving and developing his
gift for the past 11 years. The Eastern Shore of Maryland in Queen Anne's
county is where Thomas finds his inspiration and raw materials. He shares
his life with his beautiful wife Lisa and their 4 children, Maggie,
Carolina, Rachel, and James. |