| Pennsylvania German folk artist
Daniel Strawser creates whimsical wood carvings reminiscent to those
done hundreds of years ago in the same part of the country. With his
blanks roughed out on a band saw, and whittled only with a pocket knife,
Strawser's carvings are individually hand painted and antiqued for an
age-old feel and finish. Each carving is signed by Strawser
himself.
Strawser has been carving since the late 1960's when his interest was
sparked through a local history class and an introduction to
Pennsylvania German decorative arts. Through the years his works have
earned a place in private collections, museums, historical
societies, libraries, exhibits and gift shops around the world as
well as numerous magazines and even a few television spots.
Strawser's carving career began in Berks County, Pennsylvania where
he resided until the mid 1980's at which point he relocated to middle
Tennessee. After retiring from his day job in the late 90's,
Strawser returned to Pennsylvania where he lived in Chester County until
recently moving to Maine. |
