Canadian Folk Art and Outsider Art
Martin Schatz. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Ontario. Active 2000 -.
Possibly of Mennonite origin; Martin Schatz’ mark can be seen on carvings found in Ontario. A signed carving is shown below. It is delightful; full of detail, ‘as found’ materials and considerable humour.
A signed carving of a Prospector with his gear, tools, tent and supper in the form of a very large fish:
A more detailed picture with his mark:
Martin Schatz. sculptor. Woodcarver. Ontario.
John Sorenson. Painter. Mallorytown, Ontario. Active 2000- .
A painting by John Sorenson:
Oil on Canvas by John Sorensen Mallorytown, Ontario.
Laurie Thomas. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Lower Truro, Nova Scotia. Active 2012 – .
Laurie Thomas makes carved and painted whimsical birds and bird ‘houses’. His colours are primary and his carvings are charming and inviting.
Some works by Laurie Thomas:
Laurie Thomas. Lower Truro, N.S.
Some houses:
Laurie Thomas. Lower Truro, N.S.
A Bird House by Laurie Thomas:
Laurie Thomas. Lower Truro, N.S.
Dorveny Thivierge. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Quebec. Active mid 2oth century.
This artist was known for his complicated mechanical dioramas. He made working dioramas of traditional scenes and workplaces in Quebec. He painted and signed his work.
An image of a diorama by Doeveny Thivierge: The Theatre:
Dorveny Thivierge. Quebec. Sculptor. The Theatre.
Daniel Gamsby. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Chainsaw artist. St-Jules, Quebec. Active 2019 – .
Daniel Gamsby makes remarkable painted carvings of animals – big and small – with his chainsaw.
I am showing here some of the work of this remarkable artist.
A Fox by Daniel Gamsby:
Daniel Gamsby. St-Jules, Quebec. Carved Fox.
A carved and painted Bear by Daniel Gamsby:
Daniel Gamsby. St-Jules, Quebec. Carved Bear.
