[Woodcarver] Armand LaMontagne

[Vic & Cynthia Hamburger]

> joan wrote:

> 

> I happened upon a spring/summer 1998 Wood Carving Illustrated mag 

> that had an article about a sculptor named Armand LaMontagne and 

> the incredible life size figures he carved of Babe Ruth, Larry Bird,

> and Ted Williams to name a few.  His attention to detail is beyond 

> incredible.  I was wondering if he is still carving?   I looked on 

> the internet and did not find much information about him personally.

> If you have never heard of him you really must see his portraits 

> in wood!!!


Joan,

Armond lives in Rhode Island and is still carving.  He does mostly 
commission work.  the last I saw was his carving of an elderly Indian 
medicine woman (I think that was her title) for Mohegan Sun casino in 
nearby CT. I'm sure he gets more than a few dollars each for his work!

He is also responsible for carving the Woodcraft Supply Indian in their 
logo about 30 years ago and has only improved his skills since.  Sorry I 
can't point you to more of his work, but WCI did several articles on him 
in the past.  Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding magazines also have 
done articles on him.  Yes, he built his own RI Stone Ender style house, 
one end solid stone, 3 stories, and the rest post and beam woodworking 
with handmade doors and windows.  It is as authentic and you can get and 
still have indoor plumbing and electricity.

All the best,  Vic H