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Wood derives from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. Wood from the latter is only produced in small sizes, reducing the diversity of uses.

In its most common meaning, "wood" is the secondary xylem of a woody plant, but this is an approximation only: in the wider sense, wood may refer to other materials and tissues with comparable properties. Wood is a hygroscopic, cellular and anisotropic material. Dry wood is composed of fibers of cellulose (40%–50%) and hemicellulose (15%–25%) held together by lignin (15%–30%) Lesson 1: Tree Growth and Wood Material at University of Minnesota Extension .

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Wood has been used for millennia for many purposes, being many things to many people. One of its primary uses is as fuel. It is also used as a material, for making artworks, boats, buildings, furniture, ships, tools, weapons, etc. Wood has been an important construction material since humans began building shelters, and remains in plentiful use today. Construction wood is commonly known as lumber in North America and timber elsewhere. Wood may be broken down and be made into chipboard, engineered wood, hardboard, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB), paper or used to make other synthetic substances.

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Melvin - Large floor-standing works made on the turner's lathe.
Meta Description: [ Mark and Melvin Lindquist, American Craft Artists, national treasures make woodturning and sculpture from burls. ]

500 Stella - Figurative work in patinated hardwoods. Also links to information on sculpture classes.

Adamson, John - Working on site with standing and felled trees, this UK artist takes his inspiration from the shape of the wood to find ways of expressing the human form.
Meta Description: [ Figurative wood sculpture for corporate and public places taking inspiration directly from the shape of the tree or log using chainsaw and hand tools. ]

Anthony, Devan - This artist from Portland, Oregon crafts wooden sculptures that symbolize hope, grace, fragility, strength, sensuality, integrity, and balance.
Meta Description: [ Devan Anthony is an artist living in Portland, OR, USA. He creates dynamic forms that ask to be touched. His signature works are exquisitely carved, laminated plywood forms, though he'll work with any material that peaks his curiousity. ]

Azara, Nancy - Bas-relief carved panels by this founding member of the New York Feminist Movement.
Meta Description: [ Nancy Azara is a wood sculptor residing in NY. You may find her work samples along with her biography and contact information on this site ]

Badulescu, Joseph - Romanian wood carver and bas-reliefs sculptor.

Barrett, Keith - Portfolio of environmental wood sculptures, and woodcut prints.
Meta Description: [ This on-line portfolio of environmental wood sculpture provides links to each of Keith Barrett's environmental wood scultptures and woodcut prints. A good source of contemporary British art and sculpture and environmental art sculpture. ]

Becker, Gordon - Toronto based sculptor specializes in unique large scale laminated wooden studies of dancers in motion called Studies in Flight.

Bergtold, Susanna - The artist presents her figurative social satire and fantasy in four galleries: free standing sculpture, painted reliefs, prints, and letterpress artist's books.
Meta Description: [ Artist Susanna Bergtold's work is figurative, social satire, and fantasy. With four galleries: wood sculpture, reliefs, prints, and letterpress books, as well as a biography. ]

Brennan, Ian G - Contemporary sculptor and wood carver to the British Royal Household, also specialising in realistic wildlife bronze sculptures using the original wood sculpture as the master copy.
Meta Description: [ Sculptor and Woodcarver to the British Royal Household, specializing in Realistic and Heraldic Sculptures. Ians work can be found in Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, Museums, Private Collections all over the World ]

Caink, Richard - Sculpture made directly from the tree using the inherent natural forms.
Meta Description: [ Sculpture & Craftwork. Functional and non functional work made directly from the tree using the inherent natural forms found. ]

Chasens, Caril - This artist based in British Columbia expresses his ideas through his carvings and writings. Includes tutorials and art links.
Meta Description: [ Sculpture in wood by Caril Chasens. This is something different. ]

Cologon, Ray - Carved wood art, utilizing precious and exotic woods to explore metaphysical themes.
Meta Description: [ The NightWing Enterprises web site, featuring Fine Art wood sculpture including exquisite turnings and carving works by Australian Artist, Ray Cologon ]

Daar , Roberta - New York artist creates rhythmic and decorative, wall mounted sculpture.
Meta Description: [ roberta daar art wall wood sculpture abstract decorative art fine museums galleries investments Long Island artists New York commissioned site specific reviews famous American artists sculptors Roberta Darr artworks deco ]

Deschênes, Benoi and David - Father and son; wood sculptors from St-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec.
Meta Description: [ Benoi Deschênes et David Deschênes sculpteurs sur bois et peintres de St-Jean-Port-joli, Québec, Canada ]

Ende, Ron van der - Perspective bas-reliefs of cars and industrial-age imagery using reclaimed timber. Based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Engdahl, David. L. - Highly finished, laminated plywood sculpture expressing abstract, organic form.
Meta Description: [ David Engdahl's showcase of unique highly finished laminated wood sculptures and organic forms. ]

Evans, Geoff - Highly finished and polished wildlife sculpture using a variety of hardwoods in combination.

Eyles, Jannette - Figurative work celebrating the femail form carved in native Jamaican mahogany and cedar.
Meta Description: [ Features the work of Artist Jannette Eyles. ]

Faulds, Alan - Polychrome sculpture comprising an 'imaginary circus' of acrobats, mountebanks, sword-swallowers, fire-eaters, jugglers and animal and human hybrids.
Meta Description: [ Selection of hand-crafted and painted wood sculptures by Alan Faulds. ]

Flood, David B. - Roots and burls of trees brought to life as abstract art.
Meta Description: [ David Flood - Root Artist - is a sculptor creating wood sculpture, contemporary art, fine art, abstract sculpture at his studio in Ipswich, MA. ]

Frank, Mark - Contemporary sculpture using one thousand year old wood that has been twisted by lava.

George, David - Large, free-form, elegant, curvaceous, carvings in highly finished hard woods.
Meta Description: [ David George: Wood Sculptor based in Andover, Hants, England, UK ]

Gerard, Jonas - Large colorful 3-dimensional wall hangings.

Glover, Denise - These representational pieces are alive, warm, and sensual. The artist works with the features, and the flaws of the wood.
Meta Description: [ Sculptures in wood by Denise Glover. ]

Goergen, Claude - Carvings made with laminated timber in combination with stones and minerals. Picture galleries and webcams.
Meta Description: [ Wood and Stone Art by Claude Goergen, Luxembourg - Europe ]

Goossen, Jan - This site gives an impression of the Dutch artist and his abstract carvings.
Meta Description: [ Jan Goossen houtsculpturen, een unieke combinatie van vakmanschap in houtbewerking en artisticiteit (an unique combination of craftsmanship in woodworking and artistry). ]

Gordon, Harry - Author of large scale art in wood,stone and bronze.
Meta Description: [ Artist Harry Gordon sculpts wood and stone into monumental scale art. Biddington's Creative Process visits his artist's studio. ]

Guillerm, Philipp - This Parisian artist has created inventive and expressive pieces based on the forms of stringed instuments. The site also includes images of functional work and mural pieces.

Hagen, Susan - Philadelphia artist uses wood carving and painting techniques to create personal interpretations of mythological and social themes.
Meta Description: [ Wood carvings by artist Susan Hagen of Philadelphia, Pa. Hagen uses wood carving and painting techniques to create very personal, contemporary sculpture. ]

Hancock, Andy - Sculptor in Wood, Ice, Sand, Metal and Recycled Industrial Surplus. A specialist in ideas and Larger than Life environmental artwork. He Has worked on projects worldwide.

Jacobson, Janel - Inspiration for her carving comes from the natural world around her rural home.
Meta Description: [ Janel Jacobson's on-line gallery of Netsuke, Ojime and Small Sculptures ]

Jean, Amber - This American sculptor offers custom wood, chocolate, animal and decorative carvings.
Meta Description: [ As a fine sculptor, Amber Jean is recognized internationally as a leader in Contemporary and Western Art Communities for her utilization of organic materials and development of innovative, functional designs. ]

Johnson, Bruce - Form and energy: carvings and assemblages of megalithic proportions in sequoia wood.

Kent, Giles - Environmentally oriented works in locations across the UK and Europe.
Meta Description: [ Wood Sculpture by Giles Kent ]

Klukas, Johnna Y. - Fantasy- and Science Fiction-themed carvings, sculptural boxes and chairs in wood and other media. Includes gallery of finished and in-progress pieces, and list of upcoming shows.
Meta Description: [ Fantasy- and Science Fiction-themed art boxes, studio furniture and sculpture in wood ]

Kurtz, Mark - Custom chainsaw carvings and sculptures in a variety of woods.
Meta Description: [ Chainsaw Carvings and Sculptures ]

Landau, Sol - Softwood figures capture the fleeting passions and expressions of everyday life.

Lionnet, Patrick - Works carved on precious wood of ebony, mahogany and iron-wood.
Meta Description: [ A universe of sculptures taken out from the mind of Patrick Lionnet. Carved on precious wood of ebony, mahogany and iron-wood. Presented in 24 sculptures and 19 dessigns of future Egomorphose ]

Longhurst, Robert - A portfolio of contemporary wood and stone sculpture with the artist's biography.

Lynch, Denis - Irish based sculptor creates Celtic sculpture that is visually and spiritually stimulating.
Meta Description: [ Artist Denis Lynch is a talented Sculptor and creates visual Celtic delights. Denis lives and works in Cork City, Ireland. ]

MacIntosh, Hal - Featuring figurative, life-size sculptures, totems, and carvings.

McDaniel, Harry - The artwork ranges from abstract, decorative sculptures to symbolic pieces dealing with psychological and anthropological themes.
Meta Description: [ Diverse artwork ranging from abstract decorative sculptures to symbolic pieces dealing with psychological and anthropological themes, artwork of Harry McDaniel ]

McKenna, Des - Australian woodcarver and sculptor using fallen timber from the forest floor. Biography and gallery.

McKoy, Grainger - Wood, bronze, and sterling silver sculptor.
Meta Description: [ Wood, bronze, and sterling sculpture, and fine jewelry, of Grainger McKoy. ]

Mellick, James - Allegorical animal sculptures and figurative sculpture.
Meta Description: [ The fine woodworking and sculpture of James Mellick is known for wit, humor, and fine craftsmanship, hand carved dog sculptures in wood and creative dog stories, human figures sculptures in bronze and wood, hand painted wood sculptures of parrots, abstract painted sculpture, animal sculptures,... ]

Miles, Dan - Wood sculptor, artist, and designer. His organic style is a contemporary interpretation of his natural surroundings of his home in Cornwall, UK. Gallery and download of the creative journey.
Meta Description: [ d-sign is the work of Dan Miles, wood scultor, artist, and designer. His organic style is a contemporary interpretation of the natural surroundings of his Cornish home. ]

Miller, Elliot - New York City artist carves animal motifs using found and exotic wood.
Meta Description: [ Wood sculpture and fine wood carving, using animal motifs, carved in found and exotic wood, based in New York City. ]

Mitchell, Henry - Produces modern works at his studio in South Carolina: sculpture and rectangular constructions of wood, stone and found objects. Online gallery of recent work.

Morgan, Leigh - Sensuous wood sculptures and carvings in red cedar, rosewood, and other Australian native timbers.
Meta Description: [ wood sculptures and carvings in red cedar, rosewood, and other native timbers by contempory Australian artist, sculptor, and painter Leigh Morgan of Bellingen, North Coast New South Wales. ]

Mueller, WW - Colorado artist produces large 'sliced' abstract forms using colored, laminated wood.
Meta Description: [ A contemporary Sculptor from Colorado. Large indoor and outdoor sculptures in wood with a terracotta finish, bronze, and stainless steel. Southwest influence with a modern art touch. ]

Nguyen-Ely, Darlene - Resembling bean pods or mono'cellular organisms these pieces are also inspired by the forms of boats and airplanes. By a Vietnamese artist based in Seattle.

North, Dug - Automata and intricate, off-beat, mechanical sculptures made out of wood and brass.
Meta Description: [ Automata by Dug North ]

Osmundsen, Barbara - Soulful artworks signify the tensions and wonder in abstract sculpture. Exhibit displays different styles and variety with an intelligent message of survival.
Meta Description: [ Sculptress Barbara Osmundsen produces soulful artworks that signify the tensions and wonder in abstract sculpture. She exhibits intelligent messages of survival, works are large wood forms in the round and assemblages. ]

Peters, Andy - Decorative carving for a maritime environment.
Meta Description: [ Written and designed by AGBattye 'agb@battye.org.uk' Designed in the final part of 1999 Work done for Andy Peters. Buttons & Header designed by JMcKellar 'jo@jmckellar.com' , Maritine Carpentry, for all your boating needs. ]

Porter , Miriam - Playful carvings of Australian birds and animals as well as some mythological creatures.
Meta Description: [ miriam porter sculptor, I am a sculptor working with wood to create furniture, and a variety of individual projects for a range of public and private clients. ]

Post, Christine Kowal - Carved and painted figurative sculptures of women. Her work explores issues of gender, sexuality and mythology.
Meta Description: [ christine kowal post, christinekowalpost. ]

Rahmani, Pantea - Drawings and abstract carvings by this Iranian artist.
Meta Description: [ Pantea Rahmani - Iranian Painter Pantea Rahmani Born in Tehran , Iran in 1971 ]

Rains, Baxter - Influenced by the study of classic abstract sculpture, this Florida based artist seeks to express the beauty of the abstract and sublime.
Meta Description: [ The master sculptor Baxter Rains presents the beauty and sublime of abstract in wood for a special gallery walk. Warrior Against the Foes of Sanity. ]

Rocknak, Stefanie - Detailed figurative wood sculpture. Her work is influenced by the medieval tradition, some religious pieces, commissions on request.
Meta Description: [ Detailed figurative wood sculptures and wood carvings, influenced by the Medieval tradition. Commissions on request. Also see how a wood sculpture is made. ]

Ross, Nigel - Large-scale abstract carvings expressing rhythmic organic form.

Rosser, Phillis - Wall-hung constructions of found wood in shades of bleached beige, silver and charcoal black.
Meta Description: [ Phyllis Rosser's sculptures are abstract wood constructions fabricated from wood striped of its bark and washed smooth by water. Their boldly interlocking forms suggest rapidly moving human or natural figures. Phyllis Rosser is a wood sculptor living in New York City. You will find her work, re... ]

Rothschild, Richard S. - Life-size and larger, semi-abstract, outdoor animal sculpture. Biography, gallery, artist's statement and price list.
Meta Description: [ My art for the last dozen years has focused on a unique style of sculpture constructed in wood. These works incorporate weathered barn siding and split rails, and more recently vividly colored stains. When not in a house, lobby or atrium, pieces are placed outdoors in gardens, lawns, decks, open ... ]

Roy, C. David - Kinetic sculpture.
Meta Description: [ Spring Driven kinetic sculptures with video and animations showing the motion. ]

Sakalauskas, Algimantas - Monumental and figurative works by a Lithuanian wood carver. (Site in English and Lithuanian)

Salkeld, David - UK artist shows examples of his constructions and carvings in outdoor locations.

Schneider, Jane - New York artist fabricates sculpture from fallen trees and unearthed root systems.

Serrano, Carlos - Woodcarving exhibition, bas-reliefs : portraits, perspectives, horses and nudes.
Meta Description: [ Galerie Virtuelle- Exposition de sculptures sur bois - mes souvenirs du Maroc : Tanger - Marrakech et Casablanca ]

Sharp, John - Historical images, wildlife, fantasy themes, in natural finish and in painted wood.

Shepherd, Steve - Wooden bowls in Australian native wood species.

Sizrantzev, Vladimir - Russian artist specializing in the femail form.
Meta Description: [ He pictures nude sexual women making real pieces of Art - romantic sculptures of precious wood. Free intercourse of cultures is the goal of our web gallery. ]

Smith, Martin - Figurative mechanical sculpture.

St Mary, Michael - A source of custom designed, abstract, geometric curvilinear sculpture carved from wood and stone.

Storch, Kevin - Creator of Hull's Angel, showcases his work.
Meta Description: [ Sculptor Kevin Storch, creator of Hull's Angel (sculpted from a living tree trunk). See Kevin's work for public and private commissions here. ]

Tamm, Ormar - Contemporary abstract and figurative wood sculpture from this Estonian artist.
Meta Description: [ Wooden sculpture of Ormar Tamm ]

The Huon Piner - Ancient Huon Pine recovered from a flooded forest in Tasmania's wilderness.
Meta Description: [ The Huon Piner is a bushman reclaiming ancient, rare Huon Pine from a lake in the remote South West World Heritage Area of Tasmania, Australia. ]

Thomas, Andrew - Master's homepage presenting his profile, awards, and modern sculptures.
Meta Description: [ Andrew Thomas, Master Woodcarver/Sculptor, Tutor, Writer, Judge and International Gold Medal winner 1997 & 2000 ]

Vicedo, Guillem Ramos - Learn about this Spanish artist 1912-1995. See examples of his drawings, sculpture and carved furnishings.

Waddell, Hank - Chronic Art: quirky carvings and assemblages by this Texan artist.

Wakan, Elias - Unique, mathematical wood sculptures assembled from repeated elements.
Meta Description: [ Abstract art by Elias Wakan, geometric sculptures and design, including furniture,accent wall lights and ikebana vases in wood. ]

Wakefield, John - Specializes in figurative carving with chain-saw, mallet, and gouge.
Meta Description: [ Creative woodcarving & sculpture site of John Wakefield , UK wood sculptor and artist. ]

404 Warwick, Saxbys - Sculptor draws his inspiration from the traditional Japanese artform of netsuke.

Wayne, George - Artist creates architectural wall sculpture that is inspired by minimalist music.
Meta Description: [ Artist creates monochromatic painted wood sculptures inspired by minimalist music. ]

Welch, John - Photo gallery of Californian wood carver's works.

Weryha-Wysoczanski, Jan - Minimalist works by this sculptor who was born in Poland but is now based in Germany. Includes biography, press clippings, and exhibitions listing.

Wirth, David - Hardwood sculptor specializing in marine life.
Meta Description: [ David Wirth is a marine wildlife artist specalizing in sculptures in hardwood and bronze. David hosts the television series Wildlife Art Gallery on the Outdoor Channel. ]

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