To
know Barbara is to love her Santas. No wonder Barbara Scoles is the ARTIST OF
THE MONTH for December at the Dragonfly Gallery. She is an active Aromas Hills Artisan member, and a real professional when it
comes to slicing and dicing big blocks of wood, ultimately revealing the
beautiful smiling Santa hidden inside each block.
If
you would like to meet Barbara and see the actual carving process, please plan
to attend the “meet and greet” at the Dragonfly Gallery, Saturday, December 13th,
2:00 to 4:00 pm. at 380 Blohm Ave., Aromas. Enjoy refreshments and conversation
while Barbara demonstrates her carving techniques.
Her
Santas are very popular, but it’s what she adds to her Santas that make them
personal—such as a bear, a bird, a kitty or a pup. Ever see a Panamanian Santa
in traditional dress—comes with a parrot. How about a Santa with five adorable
panda bears? My personal Santa comes with a Mama bunny and her baby bunny, the
perfect decoration for my two favorite holidays. Like so many people, I keep my
Santa in a prominent location all year, every year.
Barbara
says that the hardest part of her job is including all the things and creatures
her clients request. She perseveres until her Santa passes the strictest client
test–until the client falls in love with Santa.
Twenty
years ago Barbara began formal carving lessons. She had carved wood most of her
life, and also worked at creating custom clothing. When she decided to get
serious and take lessons, she was able to develop her own unique Santas and her
own carving style. Her Santas have full wavy beards and laughing eyes. Their
robes, hats and costumes vary. No two Santas are alike.
Scoles
carvings are known for their “wood-look.” She paints the wood with rich color
but typically leaves parts of the piece unpainted, letting the wood add it’s
richness to the creation. She uses gold-leaf to accent some pieces. And not all
Santas wear regulation red coats.
The
most fun happens when Barbara adds special details to her Santas, such as
animals, birds, flowers, even landscapes and seascapes.
Robert always says my carving is like opening a present, I
remove all the wood and find a wonderful Santa inside.
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See you at the Dragonfly Gallery Saturday, December 13th 2:00 to 4:00
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