One of my favorites at Spanish Market every year is the work of Peter Ortega. He carves the most beautiful angels. I also love the his large Bultos like this one carved from an old tree trunk.
Here is a brief description for those of you who have asked about these pieces: These brightly colored sculptures of santos (saints) or other religious figures are carved from the wood of trees that grow in New Mexico: cottonwood, cottonwood roots, aspen and pine. Bultos are used for daily reverence, for general decoration, and as a talisman in churches and private homes.
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I would like one of these as a talisman in my garden Randy, they are beautifully carved.
Nice photo Randy!
Picking up happy vibes :)
That's quite remarkable. I'm amazed at that level of talent. The birds are wonderful!
elle est conviviale cette statue , elle nous invite a venir dans son monde
It´s beautiful, merry sculpture. Great picture.
Have a lovely weekend Randy.
Greetings, Essi
The Ortega family is multi-gifted!
Wonderful and so creative angel sculpture and your picture is great! :)
I would love visiting this market!
Léia
He is not Bernini, but the sculpture is effectual and expressive.
This one is amazing especially further down the trunk remains as original tree, I like how he is inviting you in.
I'm always surprised what some artists can do with a piece of wood!
wonderful!
have a nice day Randy
that is so neat. i love how artists can see something inside of a tree trunk or piece of marble and let it come forth.
Thanks for the info. I've been meaning to look it up but have been strapped for time!
This is really fantastic. That carving is so lifelike!
Very nice carvings Randy.
A very cool wood carving! So much great art in your neck of the woods, or desert rather.
Happy Thursday, Dandy Randy
I am always in awe of people who have the skill to carve something like this from a tree trunk! Actually I'm in awe of people who can carve anything from anything!
A very striking figure!
I agree with you Randy, his work is fantastic!!!
Have a nice day! ;-)
really cool- wish i could've seen it in person!
I am impressed with how an artist can visualize a finished piece in a plain old hunk of wood, rock or lump of clay.
It looks like a happy saint!
It simply amazes me the talent some people have. PS: Yes you can use Mobile Monet on the iPhone.
Thank you very much my friend!
Your support is important to me!
Hugs.
hey randy...happy to see you at farmhouse kitchen...
loved reading this post...they are beautiful
am happy to follow , my friend
kary
This is so full of joy!
Love those little birds that have been added!
That face is so serene!
Great work. Interesting informatíons. I like wood carvings.
That is absolutely incredible work! Wow. What an artist!!
are just some good work !!!!!!!!
Incredible carvings. Can we find him someplace via our computers? Do he have a web address or blog? I would love to read more about him. Thanks for posting.
His work is very cool.
It's a remarkable work, speaking about the artist's talent
Really like this one :)
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