Speckled Bee 🐝
@speckled-bee.bsky.social
🎨 Folk art wood carver
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🐶 Luna & Boo 🐈⬛
🦻🏻 Hearing aid user & accessibility advocate
🏒 PWHL fan • Victoire de Montréal 🇨🇦
🎶 Send music recommendations
I felt like the strong grain of the oak required a sharp design. I am flip flopping between “Love Hurts” or “Guard Your Heart” as a title for this design.
February 21, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I felt like the strong grain of the oak required a sharp design. I am flip flopping between “Love Hurts” or “Guard Your Heart” as a title for this design.
“Lovebirds” 2025
For the Ornithologists out there, this looks nothing like lovebirds because I was actually looking at images of pigeons when I was sketching this out. But as my partner says “tomatoes potatoes” 🤣
#woodcarving #birder #birdwatcher #folkart #art #traditionalart #artform
For the Ornithologists out there, this looks nothing like lovebirds because I was actually looking at images of pigeons when I was sketching this out. But as my partner says “tomatoes potatoes” 🤣
#woodcarving #birder #birdwatcher #folkart #art #traditionalart #artform
February 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“Lovebirds” 2025
For the Ornithologists out there, this looks nothing like lovebirds because I was actually looking at images of pigeons when I was sketching this out. But as my partner says “tomatoes potatoes” 🤣
#woodcarving #birder #birdwatcher #folkart #art #traditionalart #artform
For the Ornithologists out there, this looks nothing like lovebirds because I was actually looking at images of pigeons when I was sketching this out. But as my partner says “tomatoes potatoes” 🤣
#woodcarving #birder #birdwatcher #folkart #art #traditionalart #artform
Drew my friend’s dog Tosca for their birthday. This is digital art made on an iPad using Procreate.
February 17, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Drew my friend’s dog Tosca for their birthday. This is digital art made on an iPad using Procreate.
These little hearts have been such a pleasure to carve. I absolutely have a favorite and am excited to explore additional designs.
#art #handcrafts #handcarved #folkart #tulips #valentinesday
#art #handcrafts #handcarved #folkart #tulips #valentinesday
February 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
These little hearts have been such a pleasure to carve. I absolutely have a favorite and am excited to explore additional designs.
#art #handcrafts #handcarved #folkart #tulips #valentinesday
#art #handcrafts #handcarved #folkart #tulips #valentinesday
By far my most commissioned design to date. Any guesses on what flower this abstract design represents?!
#art #traditionalart #folkart #woodcraft #womenartists
#art #traditionalart #folkart #woodcraft #womenartists
February 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
By far my most commissioned design to date. Any guesses on what flower this abstract design represents?!
#art #traditionalart #folkart #woodcraft #womenartists
#art #traditionalart #folkart #woodcraft #womenartists
This is a sneaky preview of my most commissioned design of 2024. Anyone recognize the abstract flora depicted here? Hint: it is commonly mistaken for a fungus.
February 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is a sneaky preview of my most commissioned design of 2024. Anyone recognize the abstract flora depicted here? Hint: it is commonly mistaken for a fungus.
These candlesticks were inspired by one of my favorite songs. The first set did not come out the way I envisioned. But with practice and patience I’ve been able to develop my technique to reach my desired outcome nearly 6 months after my first try.
#art #folkart #woodcarving #folkartist
#art #folkart #woodcarving #folkartist
February 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
These candlesticks were inspired by one of my favorite songs. The first set did not come out the way I envisioned. But with practice and patience I’ve been able to develop my technique to reach my desired outcome nearly 6 months after my first try.
#art #folkart #woodcarving #folkartist
#art #folkart #woodcarving #folkartist
Finished up the background. I keep a scrap piece available to try out new tools and test textures patterns. I still have a bit to go before I’m ready to work on the details of the duck. Follow along to see more.
#art #crafts #woodworking #woodcarving #newyorkartist
#art #crafts #woodworking #woodcarving #newyorkartist
February 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Finished up the background. I keep a scrap piece available to try out new tools and test textures patterns. I still have a bit to go before I’m ready to work on the details of the duck. Follow along to see more.
#art #crafts #woodworking #woodcarving #newyorkartist
#art #crafts #woodworking #woodcarving #newyorkartist
Started carving. On this cold snowy day I’m looking forward to sunnier days creek side watching the ducks swim, eat, and prune.
#art #woodcarving #folkart #craft #gallery
#art #woodcarving #folkart #craft #gallery
February 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Started carving. On this cold snowy day I’m looking forward to sunnier days creek side watching the ducks swim, eat, and prune.
#art #woodcarving #folkart #craft #gallery
#art #woodcarving #folkart #craft #gallery
“Tulpen” 2025
I’m really enjoying the tulip share that I’m splitting with a friend. Everyday I’ve woken up more in awe of their beauty.
I’m really enjoying the tulip share that I’m splitting with a friend. Everyday I’ve woken up more in awe of their beauty.
February 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
“Tulpen” 2025
I’m really enjoying the tulip share that I’m splitting with a friend. Everyday I’ve woken up more in awe of their beauty.
I’m really enjoying the tulip share that I’m splitting with a friend. Everyday I’ve woken up more in awe of their beauty.
Coming together.
February 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Coming together.
Laying out the next carving project.
I am working to be more intentional with my carving. Sketching multiple pieces out and living with them for a bit before I start carving. This way I can make adjustments before the permanent carving phase begins.
I am working to be more intentional with my carving. Sketching multiple pieces out and living with them for a bit before I start carving. This way I can make adjustments before the permanent carving phase begins.
February 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Laying out the next carving project.
I am working to be more intentional with my carving. Sketching multiple pieces out and living with them for a bit before I start carving. This way I can make adjustments before the permanent carving phase begins.
I am working to be more intentional with my carving. Sketching multiple pieces out and living with them for a bit before I start carving. This way I can make adjustments before the permanent carving phase begins.
Yes, I really need a new eraser but I’m trying to not purchase from new/corporate chains. Any recommendations are welcome. For anyone wondering, I base my pricing on cost of materials + $25/hour. To get to this point I have 3 hours and $25 worth of materials invested.
February 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Yes, I really need a new eraser but I’m trying to not purchase from new/corporate chains. Any recommendations are welcome. For anyone wondering, I base my pricing on cost of materials + $25/hour. To get to this point I have 3 hours and $25 worth of materials invested.
Sharing as a moment of peace and with a belief that we may fall to the ground in the darkness of night, but the sun will come out again. May we sprout and grow stronger in spite of the tests of today. Love your neighbor regardless of their citizenship status.
#hopeful #art #wewillrise #digitalart
#hopeful #art #wewillrise #digitalart
January 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Sharing as a moment of peace and with a belief that we may fall to the ground in the darkness of night, but the sun will come out again. May we sprout and grow stronger in spite of the tests of today. Love your neighbor regardless of their citizenship status.
#hopeful #art #wewillrise #digitalart
#hopeful #art #wewillrise #digitalart
“The Chair Weaver’s Companion” - 2024. The title has a double meaning: the cat, always nearby when rattan weaving is happening, and his wife, who commissioned this piece for my friend Phil. A tribute to craftsmanship, companionship, and the small moments that make creating special.
#art #folkart
#art #folkart
January 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
January 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
One of my earliest carvings, “Lure of the Eleven.” I plan to carve another version of this with the skills I’ve gained in the last three years. I love FLX, located on the land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and I’m so grateful to call this region my home.
#flx #indigenousland #art #woodcarving
#flx #indigenousland #art #woodcarving
January 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
One of my earliest carvings, “Lure of the Eleven.” I plan to carve another version of this with the skills I’ve gained in the last three years. I love FLX, located on the land of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and I’m so grateful to call this region my home.
#flx #indigenousland #art #woodcarving
#flx #indigenousland #art #woodcarving
I also work with digital art from time to time. I’m currently obsessed with this bolo wearing, banjo pick in’ trash panda.
January 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I also work with digital art from time to time. I’m currently obsessed with this bolo wearing, banjo pick in’ trash panda.
Sometimes I film my process. I’ve made some changes to my materials this year. I’m now using milk paint, a non-toxic, VOC free, and even biodegradable/compostable paint. I’m really enjoying this journey of discovery. #art #woodworking #processvideo #carving #artist #newyork
January 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Sometimes I film my process. I’ve made some changes to my materials this year. I’m now using milk paint, a non-toxic, VOC free, and even biodegradable/compostable paint. I’m really enjoying this journey of discovery. #art #woodworking #processvideo #carving #artist #newyork
A low relief wood carving of abstract flowers.
January 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A low relief wood carving of abstract flowers.
Pond hockey for Rusty, broom for me. Today was a good day. 🏒🧹
January 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Pond hockey for Rusty, broom for me. Today was a good day. 🏒🧹
Found a pair of 1970’s Zodiac pendant light completely gutted, covered in dust, and buried in the back of a barn. My talented coworker has been working on cleaning them up, rewiring, and even welding custom mounting brackets. My favorite astrological symbol is Capricorn’s sea goat but I’m biased.
January 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Found a pair of 1970’s Zodiac pendant light completely gutted, covered in dust, and buried in the back of a barn. My talented coworker has been working on cleaning them up, rewiring, and even welding custom mounting brackets. My favorite astrological symbol is Capricorn’s sea goat but I’m biased.
Oh to be a tiny cat snuggling a paint brush.
January 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Oh to be a tiny cat snuggling a paint brush.
Work in progress.
January 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Work in progress.