Welcome to Pondside Studio!
Hi! I'm Allen Aardsma. This website is about my woodcarving and artwork. But have fun exploring it, because it also includes some of my writings and music, as well as other's artwork, too.
I hope you enjoy following my progress on the current carving project. You may also enjoy viewing "Carving Videos & Slide Shows" under the "Carving Help" tab, above.
Everything I create is in celebration of the beauty and wisdom of the God of the Bible, Who - besides being my Creator and Savior - is the Master Artist, Consummate Composer, and Infallible Author.
Welcome to Pondside Studio!
Hi! I'm Allen Aardsma. This website is about my woodcarving and artwork. But have fun exploring it, because it also includes some of my writings and music, as well as other's artwork, too.
I hope you enjoy following my progress on the current carving project. You may also enjoy viewing "Carving Videos & Slide Shows" under the "Carving Help" tab, above.
Everything I create is in celebration of the beauty and wisdom of the God of the Bible, Who - besides being my Creator and Savior - is the Master Artist, Consummate Composer, and Infallible Author.
Today in The Studio
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
My 65th birthday.
PILEATED WOODPECKER NESTLINGS
EASTERN CARDINAL
Four Cardinals recently hatched in the studio . . . . just in time for Christmas.
CHIHUAHUAN RAVEN
This life-size Chihuahuan Raven has migrated to his appreciative new home in Arizona.
PYRRHULOXIA
"Desert Cardinal"
This beautiful bird - about the same size and shape of our Eastern Cardinal - makes his home in the arid southwest. His powerful beak is designed for cracking seeds and accessing other desert fare.
AMERICAN TREE SPARROW
As a naturalist and artist, the sparrow family has always held a special place in my heart. Sparrows can be a fun challenge to identify, and their subtle beauty amply rewards a closer look.
The American Tree Sparrow is an infrequent visitor to my bird feeder, so it is always a treat to see one. It prefers colder, more northerly regions, the bird books say. I have wanted to carve them for years, but especially I was privileged to examine one closely, enabling me to fully appreciate its beauty.
Many more carving projects, from start to finish, can be viewed by clicking, below.