In the ponderosa pines of central Oregon, J. Chester -Skip- Armstrong creates breath-taking eagles and finely crafted animals. His choice of materials and methods of creating shape, texture, and detail have much in common with both regional vernacular western chainsaw art and delicately tooled wood sculpture.
This book explores the processes of creativity, raises questions about the differences between folk art and fine art, and captures Armstrong's unique aesthetic sensibilities, his outlook on life, his surroundings, and his growing reputation.
Armstrong says he wants -to dance...
In the ponderosa pines of central Oregon, J. Chester -Skip- Armstrong creates breath-taking eagles and finely crafted animals. His choice of materi...
