Jim Mason

“Jim Mason was born, raised and lived most of his life in the Beatty/Melfort area of Saskatchewan.
He is a self-taught woodcarver and sculptor who combines a wild imagination and sense of humor with creativity and artistic ability to create one of a kind works. Each unique piece has its’ own blend of metal parts and pieces, copper, brass and nickel wire, and additions such as guitar strings, clock parts and computer parts. Basswood, Yellow Cedar, and Jelutong are the carving woods most often used. His work is currently being carried by The Saskatchewan Craft Council, Northern Lights Gallery in Melfort SK, and by the Fallen Leaf Gallery in Canmore, AB.” Jim Mason’s bio

https://jimmason.ca/index.php/about/

Greg Trumbley

Kelowna, B.C. woodcarving artist Greg Trumbley.

 “All of my sculptures are created using local wood from the Okanagan and
surrounding areas. I feel like I'm giving the trees a chance at a whole new life,
by creating and finding beauty in every piece. The ponderosa pine is an all
time favourite of the locals.  Its got the nickname 'denim’ because of the
markings and the colour that the beetles create.  The beetles are putting a
devastation on our pine trees,  so i'm very thankful that i can create and 
recycle the wood into a one of a kind piece of art.

  All of my pieces are created starting with a chainsaw, even my bowls. I don't
own a lathe, so all the bowls  can be different and have its own shape.” Greg Trumbley

http://www.itusedtobeatree.com/index.html