Ben Stiles

Born: 1899? Active mid-20th Century.

Ben Stiles. Sculptor. Wood carver. Moncton, New Brunswick. Active mid 20th Century.

Ben Stiles was a carver of people and animals. His people were from everyday life and situations and they were full of expression and color. He carved in Pine wood and painted his carvings with high gloss ‘as found’ oil colors.

A Couple at the Mall? Two wood carvings by Ben Stiles (C.1970): (In a Private Collection):

Two Carved Figures. Ben Stiles. Sculptor. Moncton, New Brunswick.

Two Carved Figures. Ben Stiles. Sculptor. Moncton, New Brunswick.

The Happy Couple (1970’s):

Ben Stiles. Moncton New Brunswick. Carving of a very happy couple. 1970's.

Ben Stiles. Sculptor. Moncton New Brunswick. Carving of a very happy couple. 1970’s.

 

Ref: Image used with thanks to the Folk Art Maritime site.