Blue Myrtlewood Heart Wall Art – Hand Carved Live Edge Wood Sculpture

This one-of-a-kind blue Myrtlewood heart was hand carved by me from a wonderfully unusual piece of Oregon Myrtlewood. It measures approximately 20" tall × 14 1/2" wide × 2" thick and features beautiful figured grain, natural inclusions, and several dramatic live-edge areas that I chose to preserve as part of the finished carving.

I dyed the Myrtlewood blue, but the natural character of the wood still comes through beautifully. Depending on the light and viewing angle, the color moves through soft blue, blue-gray, silver, charcoal and natural wood tones. The figured grain seems to shift as you walk past it, while the dark natural areas create a striking contrast with the smoothly carved surface.

One of the things I enjoy most about carving is allowing the wood itself to influence the final shape. I don't begin with the goal of making every heart identical. I follow the grain, natural edges, inclusions and character of each individual piece of wood. That is what makes every heart I carve truly one of a kind.

The photos include views of the original Myrtlewood before carving, work-in-progress photos, close-ups and several different angles so you can get a better sense of the color, grain and three-dimensional shape. I've also included a short video because pieces like this change considerably as the light moves across the surface.

DETAILS

• Oregon Myrtlewood
• Hand carved by me
• Approximately 20" tall × 14 1/2" wide × 2" thick
• Blue dyed finish
• Clear satin lacquer finish
• Natural and live-edge areas retained
• Figured grain with numerous natural inclusions
• One of a kind
• Signed “Wiz”
• Metal self-leveling hanger attached to the back
• Ready to hang
• Shipping is included in the price

ABOUT THE ARTIST

I've been carving wood full time since 1978, and after all these years it is still my favorite thing to do. I work from my Tree Wizard Gallery and carving shop in Port Orford on the southern Oregon coast.

Every piece in my shop is carved by me individually. There are no patterns being reproduced and no two hearts are alike. Much of the joy for me comes from starting with an unusual piece of wood and discovering what shape and character are hiding inside it.

I've included a photo of me working in my carving shop as well as a photo of the Tree Wizard Gallery.

SHIPPING & COMMUNICATION

I try to respond to buyers as soon as I receive an order. Whenever possible, I package a carving the same day it is purchased or the following day.

As soon as I create the shipping label, I message the buyer with the tracking information, and I get the package to the post office as quickly as possible—often the same day when an order arrives early enough.

Shipping is included in the purchase price.

This blue Myrtlewood heart could make a meaningful anniversary, wedding, housewarming or romantic gift, but I also think of these pieces simply as original wood sculpture—for someone who loves hearts, unusual wood, natural forms and one-of-a-kind art.