Making Magnificent Wood Art

Ready to transform wood into masterpiece sculptures? Then even beginners will enjoy Making Magnificent Wood Art, a unique dive into the art of transforming ordinary wood into extraordinary art and decor. Inside author Meleah Gabhart's new book, you'll find detailed skill-building projects, outlined step-by-step with thorough instructions so you never feel like you're doing any guesswork. And each project will help you open up your imagination! Learn how to turn wood into a flower mandala, how to craft intricate details like leaves, or even go all out and turn the wood into a sculpted small tree design. Maximize your scroll saw and bandsaw to find out what kind of creative projects they're capable of. Gabhart has a passion for using wood that was mostly rejected by woodworkers, so you'd be surprised at how affordable the hobby can be. Gabhart's art reminds people that you don't need beautiful wood to create something beautiful-with some serious wood-sculpting know-how, you can transform an ordinary object into art.

Meleah Gabhart, a North Carolina-based artist, creates vibrant wood mosaics that capture the wildness and movement of nature through intricate, carved shapes in their natural colors. Originally a scientist, Meleah worked on DNA repair at The University of North Carolina under Nobel Prize winner Aziz Sancar. Her transition from science to art reflects a continued exploration of the unknown-now through personal expression, freedom, and feeling. Pushing the boundaries of woodworking, Meleah combines scroll saw and band saw techniques with carving tools, setting her work apart within the genre.