Studio –           Onancock, Virginia

Contact –        swaintern@verizon.net

Website -        www.bobbyswain.com

 About the Artist – Bobby began carving in 1985.  Then, as now, his artistic philosophy was to honor both the subject and the medium.  His creatures are sculptural, you can sense their power in graceful curves.  Bob doesn’t distract from that tactile quality with a wealth of detail – colorings are subtle and suggestive and the texture of the wood shows through.  Burning the wood ages it and gives the finishes a rich patina.  All pieces are handmade, and although similar, no two are alike.  Bobby’s carvings have been sold by Bloomingdale’s and Lord & Taylor and can be found in collections worldwide.

 Artist Statement – Past traditions blend with contemporary ideas in the crafting of creatures that are more about form than feather.  The pieces are fire stressed to give them a tactile quality that invites you to pick them up, turn them, and study all the angles.