Colorful Characters Emerge From Chunks of Timber in Whimsical Toys by Wood You Mind



All photographs © Parn Aniwat

Texas-based Thai artist Parn Aniwat, who additionally goes by Wood You Mind, hews charming figures from timber, embellished in shiny colours and playful outfits. Starting from about 4 to eight inches tall, every distinctive character has a definite persona, whether or not it’s a candy face rising from an owl costume, a bee sitting in a flower, or a vibrantly striped whale. Utilizing conventional instruments like a small hatchet and chisel knife, every bit begins with a tough sketch of the design earlier than the contours and particulars are revealed by chipping small items away. The artist then applies vivid splashes of acrylic paint to carry the character’s glowing eyes and rosy cheeks to life.

Aniwat shares fairly a bit of labor on Instagram, the place you’ll be able to see snippets of his course of and keep tuned for bulletins about fee alternatives. Store out there items on Etsy. (by way of Design You Trust)

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