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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.
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