[Woodcarver] Traveling and Asking for Sights

[Fran Hill]

Hi Joan,
I just came back from Montana and one of the treats we saw was The National
Woodcarving Museum in Custer, SD.  It was terrific.  I asked about it on
this list and most of the people who responded recommended it.  It was well
worth the stop.  It is mostly the life work of one man, but there are other
pieces exhibited.  The man who started the museum was a Doctor or Dentist,
and he did much caricature carving - many of them are animated, as well, and
some were used by Disney animators to study when they were drawing.  Many of
them were very humorous and old cowboy scenes and hospital surgical scenes,
dental scenes, and various others.  Others were just beautiful.  They also
have a resident artist who teaches chasses there, but we were there on a
Sunday and he wasn't available.  They also have a great gift shop and
gallery, where you can purchase either very expensive art reproductions or
small touristy objects.  My husband really enjoyed it, as well.  If you get
close, you should make it a point to stop.
Arkansas Fran

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From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net] On Behalf Of Joan Chobanian
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 7:15 PM
To: woodcarver at six.pairlist.net
Subject: [Woodcarver] Traveling and Asking for Sights


Hello!
 
     We are about to hit the road on a month long trip from Springfield,
Illinois to Flathead Lake Montana.   Then to Yellowstone and finally to
Gunnison, Colorado.   In all those miles on the road I was wondering if
anyone could suggest any carvng related sights that just can not be missed?
 
As always, Thank You for your help!!!
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