About this Product
Grinning pumpkin with a pompadour stem, carved from basswood and painted with acrylic paint. He is 3.75 inches tall and about 2.75 inches round. Perfect for Halloween! Great for a special gift or your own collection.
JLA Carving
Meet the Maker
Hello, I am Jeffrey Aikens, a wood carver from Pennsylvania. I have been carving since the early 80s, which helps me keep my sanity after working on computers all day. I have my BFA from Wilkes University and work professionally as an Art Director. I try and put my own spin on my carvings keeping things whimsical and a little quirky. I use a lot of basswood from PA, but it sometimes has imperfections and is darker with more grain than typical white basswood. I try to incorporate the imperfections into pieces and not avoid them.
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How it’s Made
All my carvings are carved from basswood or butternut unless otherwise noted in the description and are painted with acrylics, watercolors, or oil paints. I paint my pieces in multiple layers and custom shades; it can be a time-consuming process.
Most of my basswood comes from Pennsylvania and is darker and harder than wood from the Midwest. I am an Art Director by trade and have been carving since the early 1980s. My work has a whimsical style, and I always try to put a unique spin on each character. I am grateful for your time and interest in my pieces.