Walking Stick, Wood Carving, Hand Carved Sculpture, Hiking, Wood Art, Cane, Wood Spirit Carving, Perfect Wood Gift, OOAK, by Josh Carte
“Guy in the Yellow Car”... 45 3/4" long, 1 1/2" diameter.. Dogwood hardwood. Dogwood is very, very hard. I like to use it for its structural integrity and beautiful pale color.
This walking stick is hand carved in Dogwood. Years ago, my wife and I saw an odd guy in the parking lot of Best Buy. He was in an old, yellow Volkswagen of some sort. When we first saw him, he looked like a regular, old man. After returning from the store, we saw him get out of his car, looking a bit more feminine with some funky lipstick and a botched attempt at looking womanly. Very memorable... I’m not sure if it was a compliment or insult that she said that this stick reminded her of that guy.
Everything in my shop is made by hand, by me, Josh. I don't have any elves or helpers. When you buy from me, you are helping to support my family. We really appreciate it :) When you buy something from an artist, you're buying more than an object. You're buying hundreds of hours or errors and experimentation. You're buying years of frustration, and moments of pure joy. You're not buying one thing, you are buying a piece of a heart, a piece of a soul.... a small piece of someone else's life.
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I made this carving using a variety of tools. I peeled the stick using a drawknife. I sanded it with a palm sander. I carved the face using various burrs and bits in my Foredom hand piece. The tool I use for carving is similar to a dentist's tool... Sharp bits that spin really fast.... Near the end of the carving, to get as much detail as possible, I used bits that were as thin as needles. I finished the stick using 3 coats of spray polyurethane. I used just a tad bit of oil paint to help bring this guy to life.
FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA! Please contact me for international shipping. I'm happy to ship internationally, but I will need to determine what it will cost us before you place your order.
Check out my other walking sticks: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/JoshCarteArt/tools/listings/section:15589339
You can contact me here, carpcuts [!at] live.com or call 740-979-5511. Thanks!
Shipping from United States
Processing time
1-2 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
Yes, I sometimes take custom orders :) Contact me and we can discuss the specifics.
I really enjoy creating themed walking sticks such as Odin, Thor, Baron Samedi or many, many other possibilities. If you'd like a stick with bears, owls, or whatever else you might have in mind, just shoot me a message and we can discuss it.
I am also happy to make custom chainsaw carvings of about any animal or object you'd like.
I know that, as a customer, you expect a certain level of control over the custom process and I, as an artist, expect a certain level of freedom. When we are able to meet in the middle, beautiful things can happen :)
Don't be afraid to message me :) Thanks so much!
Care instructions
My carvings can be cleaned using many different methods. A feather duster works nicely. Compressed air (duster or air compressor) also works well. If on a porch or indoors, my carvings will never need a new coat of sealer. Chainsaw carvings that are outdoors will need a fresh coat of sealer each year.