What do you find in the mountains of Idaho ?.

HotRodGirl · 10-02-2008, 11:21 AM

You're thinking something made out of wood....Right?

Not even close. Check out these pictures.

These bears are made from Pine Needles!

A couple of hundred thousand of them in one large bear.

The pine needles were gathered off the ground, sorted, washed, trimmed and hand woven.

Over 8 months in making the life size bear!
To make a living the artist carves Antlers and other materials.

Moose, Deer, Elk, horn, wood, ivory and more.

Whatever he can find.

His work should be seen.

If you agree, send this to all your friends.

I know the artist would love to hear from you.

Just to know where his art is being seen around the world.

He said he would reply to every email and

print every letter for his scrapbook.

You can write him here at:mntmagic@custertel.net

His name is Richard Carpenter

So if you're in the Secret Santa and have access to pine cones........here's and idea

wildcat66 · 10-02-2008, 11:24 AM

that is beautiful

Flying Dog · 10-02-2008, 11:34 AM

HRG,
What part of Idaho is the artist from?
How did you find out about him?

I have a brother in Eagle, ID, near Boise.

HotRodGirl · 10-02-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Dog

HRG,
What part of Idaho is the artist from?
How did you find out about him?

I have a brother in Eagle, ID, near Boise.

The e-mail does not tell me what part of Idaho he is from......It does include his name and an e-mail....maybe we should send him an e-mail letting him know how extraordinary and beautiful his work is

Cash · 10-02-2008, 11:48 AM

Very cool. I forwarded this on to a bunch of friends.

Flying Dog · 10-02-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

The e-mail does not tell me what part of Idaho he is from......It does include his name and an e-mail....maybe we should send him an e-mail letting him know how extraordinary and beautiful his work is

Yes, I think I will do just that!

Maybe I'll look him up on my next trip out there.
Thanks,

HotRodGirl · 10-02-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Dog

Yes, I think I will do just that!

Maybe I'll look him up on my next trip out there.
Thanks,

I sent one............let's see what happens

MoodyBlue · 10-02-2008, 02:40 PM

Nice Talent. We have a Lady here in Taft California that does Beautiful work with Pine needles. She is in her 90's and she still teaches classes on Pine Needle Weaving.

Believe it or not she learned it from the Cherokees of North Carolina when she was a Kid.

Flying Dog · 10-03-2008, 08:39 AM

I received a reply email from Richard the artist.
He was very friendly and offered more information on the area where he lives and Idaho. Richard Carpenter - folk art - woven pine needle bear sculptures, antler carving, miniature art - at where art meets the heart

He said he is working on his own web site and hopes to be able to sell his art there. When up and running, it will be: MountainMagicOriginals.com, Home of the Pine Needle Bear by Richard Carpenter

HotRodGirl · 10-03-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Dog

I received a reply email from Richard the artist.
He was very friendly and offered more information on the area where he lives and Idaho. Richard Carpenter - folk art - woven pine needle bear sculptures, antler carving, miniature art - at where art meets the heart

He said he is working on his own web site and hopes to be able to sell his art there. When up and running, it will be: MountainMagicOriginals.com, Home of the Pine Needle Bear by Richard Carpenter

Guess it holds true that he said he would reply to every person.....I also received one and asked the same questions you did