by John White | May 17, 2020 | Creating A Masterpiece
Figure 1Figure 2Figure 3 Figure 1: The original weight of this West Texas juniper log was 475 pounds. When finished the piece was still very close to it’s original dimensions but had lost 450 pounds. Figure 2: The positions of the heads have been...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Creating A Masterpiece
Figure 1Figure 2Figure 3 Figure 1: The tree is still rooted in the ground. The approximate weight of this West Texas juniper is 350 pounds. Figure 2: The log is cut loose. Note the horse’s rider drawn to the right of the carving mallet. Figure 3: The...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Creating A Masterpiece
Figure 1Figure 2Figure 3 Figure 1: This 165 pound twisted Texas juniper trunk sits next to a 36-bow saw. It was no easy task to get it out of the canyon. Figure 2: The saw marks are visible as stair steps. Large pieces of wood can be removed buy cutting, then...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Creating A Masterpiece
Many hours of searching for the right tree to fit the idea, culminate in cutting and removing the log from the deep Texas canyon. It took three trips before a saw was found suitable enough to cut the log. Figure 1: At this early stage some of the original shape of...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Personal
You can be born to live again… What on earth does that mean?Perhaps you know, or perhaps you think you know. Over 35 years ago a young man thought he knew the meaning of that phrase born again. He had a fair idea anyway of what he thought of people who ascribed...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Articles & Awards
These Barn Swallows in Flight won first place for interpretive sculpture in the world class 2009 Ward World Championship Wildfowl Competition. The largest bird carving competition in the world. God chose Abrahamto pass down to his seed,the knowledge of the ways of...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Articles & Awards
This Hooded Merganzer Duck won first place for interpretive sculpture in the world class 2006 Ward World Championship Wildfowl Competition, the largest bird carving competition in the world. Use of the wood and the grain is what helped this piece to win the 2006 world...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Articles & Awards
Southwestern Public Service Company, 1993 Annual Report “Cover Photo on Annual Report” Creating a work of art: A version of the Southwestern Public Service Company logo — carved by Silverton, Texas, artist J. Christopher White — is shown near...
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Articles & Awards
Chris’ Sculpture “For the Joy of it” was featured on the cover of Wood Carver’s supply in August 1992.
by John White | May 17, 2020 | Articles & Awards
“J. Christopher White Dominates ’94 Congress” Freedom’s Way Denizens of a Gentler World
by John White | May 16, 2020 | Articles & Awards
Artist chisels old trees into objects of beauty ” Artist J. Christopher White creates his pieces out of a medium that is centuries old. His wood sculptures are formed from long-dead juniper trees found only in the Palo Duro and Tule Canyons of the Texas...
by John White | May 16, 2020 | Articles & Awards
“Beauty Engrained” by Karen Fliedner Stand Up Contemplating the life and work of an artist is a marvelous voyage into infinity: No matter how common the subject matter, artistic self-expression is limitless and worthy of wonder. Wonder motivated me to...
by admin | May 11, 2020 | Shows
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by admin | May 11, 2020 | Classes
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by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Spring greetings from Colorado! According to the calendar, spring is here, but, the snow in tonight’s forecast shows winter isn’t giving ground without a fight. We have been burning up the road this year and last fall, and I do have some very beautiful wood to show...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings from Colorado! If any of you have been wondering what happened to old man winter this year, I believe I can help you find him, he’s been hanging out in Colorado; more specifically, Loveland. By my reckoning it’s been a cold snowy winter; but I’m not fond of...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings from Colorado! The land that spring forgot. It has been more like early March, than late May, here in Loveland, some snow, lots of cold rain. The mountains have received several feet of new snow and loom cold and white when the clouds part. On the bright...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
I guess it has been too long since I sent out a newsletter, I have had people inquiring if I am alright or if I have had serious health issues. The answer is yes, on both counts. I am alright, but I have had a serious case of TB-TWO, or “too busy to write...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
December, 2013As 2013 winds down to its final days I’m finally getting around to writing a newsletter. For me to say 2013 was a very busy year may sound like an excuse for not writing any other newsletters this year, but I suspect everyone can play that same card, so...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Merry Christmas, I know ” ’tis the season”, but the season for what? I pray his season finds you with the time to rest and reflect on the fact that God so loved us, that He sent his Son into this world to die for our sins, and to celebrate that good...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
It finally feels like summer here in Northern Colorado, I thought it would never arrive.Spring was filled mainly with commissions and teaching and a few of trips. In April, went to Maryland to teach and compete at the World Bird Carving Competition and then a trip to...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
It is that time of year again where we celebrate God’s great gift to us, His Son, Jesus. May He shine through all the times and traditions of this Christmas season. This small letter is three-fold; First, to stay in touch. Second, to inform those of you who are...
by admin | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
“This is not a blog(and it sure ain’t a twitter),so what you are gettingis just a newsletter.” I guess the news letter, in some fashion, is a primitive form or precursor of blogs, Facebook, and Twitter. It is a one way street of giving information to...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Season’s Greetings, Looks like the year 2009 is about past and there is only one page left to turn on the calendar. For those of you who have enjoyed my previous calendars and would like a new one, my 2010 Revelations ‘n Wood calendar is literally on the...
by admin | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings,Well, it looks like spring has finally arrived in the Rockies. I have been busy with commissions all winter and still have a couple to finish up. Here are photos of some of them. “Just a Glimpse”, Out of the Midst”, and “Subtle...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Season’s Greetings, I currently have my 2009 calendar available, the cost is $12.95 plus shipping. If you choose to order it before December 1, the shipping is free. Also, to insure arrival of the calendar by Christmas, please order your calendar by December 14,...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings,Spring is finally in the air. After a long cold winter, I am really glad to see green shoots poking through the fresh spring snows and woodchips beneath my outside work table. Sculpture related plans for these next few months include, classes, shows, of...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings,My 2007 classes here in Loveland were a lot of fun, several beautiful sculptures came out of the classes, but more importantly, I am convinced that the students went home much better equipped to incorporate movement into their sculptures. I have been getting...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings, Summer is gone and so is most of fall, winter is definitely scratching on the door in Colorado, so I guess I’ll just call it good carving weather and be thankful. It has been a while since I last wrote, so here is a recount of late summer and...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings, This time of the year always finds me very busy preparing for Sculpture in the Park here in Loveland. This year it will be held August 12th and 13th….for those that will be attending, please stop by and say “Howdy”. The piece...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings, This summer was another busy one. Sorry for the long interim between newsletters. I was in The Governor’s Show here in May, and one in Greeley at about the same time. That left me with just six weeks to finish a...
by John White | Feb 16, 2020 | Newsletter
I will be a featured Artist at the two Shows listed below. Four of the seven sculptures that will be on display at the Greeley show are featured below in the newsletter. The 42nd annual National Greeley Art Exhibition and Sale New Frontier Bank 2425 35th...
by John White | Feb 15, 2020 | Newsletter
Merry Christmas, First, let me wish you seasons greetings from myself and my family. It’s a busy time of the year and I really must remind myself of the real “reason for the season.” The year 2003 is...
by John White | Feb 15, 2020 | Newsletter
Hi Y’all, It has been a very busy summer for me and it looks like fall will keep up the pace. Much of my time and effort has been spent producing the 2004 “Sculpture and Beyond” Calendar. I’m very excited to announce that the calendar will be...
by John White | Feb 15, 2020 | Newsletter
Greetings, In January I had the privilege of being an invited artist to the the Coors Western Art Show in Denver,Colorado. This was held in conjunction with the annual National Western Stock Show. I showed three pieces and besides meeting lots of fine folks...
