I made this dolphin walking stick awhile back. But the tail had broken, so it was time for a face lift - or in this case a tail lift. Luckily I still had a piece of pecan wood from the same tree to work with. After a little sanding and new finish, it will be ready for another go.
Harry Wayne Owen is an Atlanta-based sculptor, woodcarver and painter. Born and raised in Virginia’s Tidewater region, he began drawing and painting at an early age. He worked as an advertising art director in television and for ad agencies and is now a partner in an Atlanta advertising creative services company.
His popular walking sticks are hand-carved on a commission basis from local, sustainably harvested wood prunings, including dogwood, pecan, oak and walnut. He also works in exotic woods. Past commissions have featured druids, historical features, dolphins, dogs, a giraffe, a bear, a crescent moon and a series of pythons.
He also carves wooden bowls, holiday ornaments, corporate awards and large-scale sculpture. To see more of his work, visit http://web.me.com/hwayneowen/wood/home.html.
Commission inquiries: call 404-307-9102.