Woodcarver Steve Tomashek, author of Scrap Wood Whittling: 19 Miniature Animal Projects with Character says, "the thought of whittling may seem obsolete in an era running at the speed of the newest technology. The distraction our electronic gadgets provide us is intoxicating; but the slow work of whittling is for some the antidote."
Tomashek finds carving to be a "sanctuary and respite from the workaday world which continues to become more stressful, invasive and technologically mediated."
His new book shows how to whittle charming animals that are no bigger than a single strawberry or peppermint. Tomashek, also known as “Ministeve,” is an award-winning woodcarver and artist who specializes in miniature carvings. His intricate and impressively tiny work has been featured in Woodworker’s Journal, The Daily Mini, Heart Handmade, and other online publications, and in 2012, Steve authored his first book, Tiny Whittling. To learn more about Steve and his work, visit his YouTube channel (Steve Tomashek) or his Facebook page (@ministeve.art).
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