Sculptures Made From Nature

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“I created a vision of David in my mind and simply carved away everything that was not David.”
— Michelangelo
It all begins with an idea in my mind. Next, I choose my canvas from an assortment of wood species I curate for years. After ideas are sketched out, I begin to uncover the art inside.
— Leslie Kates

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“It really is the process I enjoy most.”