"Endless" is a unique carving made from a birch burl. Blair had his eye on the rounded growth for about 20 years, checking frequently on the tree's destiny. Once the birch tree was dying, Blair fell the tree and cut the burl from the trunk.
The project began, using only hand tools to meticulously remove the bark, and smooth the wood. After each carving session the burl was kept saturated, and wrapped in cloth to help the wood cure. The grain seemed to come to life as Blair carved the burl, stopping when he reached what he first envisoned in his mind.
The name "Endless" is quite ironic. It was after the completion of this piece that Blair came to the realization that he gets an incredible sense of pride and satisfaction when other people appreciate and see what he sees. This was actually the beginning of a new venture....
Great story and a wonderful piece of art.
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