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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · 13d

Zealot series
Made from discarded crib railing pieces.

Wanted to explore ideas of indoctrination, religious bias, and society's need to turn "ploughs" into "swords".

#woodcarving #religiousbias #art

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Jun 16

Stylized bird carving with stand and headgear options.
From a piece of cedar firewood.

#woodworking #art #animal #decor #cedar

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Jun 16

Close up shots of flowers

#dandelions #flowers #nature

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · May 13

And the next, next steps 😀

Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · May 13

The next steps

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · May 13

A closer look into my process of carving the latest "Sankofa ❤️ #8" #woodcarving piece.

Its a very simple piece to work on, and can be a starter concept for anyone interested

Plays around themes of "past teaching the future", religiion, and seeking knowledge

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · May 13

Some more pics of the 3 faces (the trinity) piece.
The public, the perceived, and the hidden faces of a #multifacetedpersonality

#Soapstone #carving.
6 x 4 x 4 (approx)
Danish oil #varnish.
Accessories (brass, grommets)

#stone #art #sculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #handmade

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Apr 25

3 faces (the personality trinity).
The public, the perceived, and the hidden faces of a #multifacetedpersonality

Dura #Soapstone #carving.
6 x 4 x 4 (approx)
Danish oil #varnish.
Accessories (brass, grommets)

#stone #art #sculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #handmade

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Apr 14

Trism

Soapstone carving.
The 3 faces of personality.

#carving #stone #soapstone #art #sculpture

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Apr 8

Duality

2 x 2 x 6"
varnish and stain mix

#art #duality #woodcarving #dualism #woodcraft #self

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Apr 8

A concept on "Duality" - the complementary and opposing forces of #femininity and #masculinity.

2 x 2 x 6"
varnish and stain mix

#art #duality #woodcarving #dualism #woodcraft #PersonalDevelopment

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 27

Flower sprig #1

Discarded cedar (fire)wood. Approx. 14x1.25"

#wood #carving #flower

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 19

Moonlight tulip (in action)

#woodcarving #art #nightlight #lamp #tulip #decor

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 19

Moonlight tulip.

Multimaterial Glow-in-the-dark table light with switch.
2 x 2 x 7"

#art #decor #flower #Tulip #nightlight #woodcarving

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 14

Thank you, Kera. That is a lovely thing to say 😀
Im very appreciative!

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 14

Sankofa Love ❤️

Inspired by a very beautiful soul and person. Part of my Eden/Radiant series.

#art #woodcarving #artoftheday #snake #mirror #sankofa #love #woodart

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 8

Feet at rest.
Pencil (HB, 2B, and 6B)
Life study.

#sketch #lifestudy #feet #drawing #pencil

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 8

Dreamscape 2/5
"Like water"
Scratchboard, watercolor, and ink.

#art #traditionalart #water #silhouette #watercolor #ink #scratchboard

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 8

Snake head study.

Scratchboard and digital art mix.

#art #snake #scratchboard #illustration

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 8

Sun in a Maze.
Juxtapositioning the organic and inorganic.
10 x 12" oval. Stained and varnished.

#tessalation #art #woodcarving #sun #abstract

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 4

Radiant dragon.
Now, with (Mako shark) teeth!
22x18"

#chinesedragon #art #woodart #dragon #luck #sun #radiance

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 4

Radiant Dragon relief
Final version
18 x 24"

#woodcarving #art #dragon #chinese #art #reliefcarving

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Mar 4

Knives with braided handles.

#woodcarving #art #knife #woodart #decor

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Jan 19

Radiant dragon update.
Wood stain applied

#woodcarving #workinprogress #art #woodart #dragon #Chinese

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Arthur Tanga @arthurtanga.bsky.social · Dec 19

Recent works
(L to R) Radiant Owl, Evil Eye, Angy Hulk

#art #hulk #woodcarving #decor #gift #wood #woodworking

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