M D Bair Studio LLC
Audubon, NJ
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Mark Bair is a woodcarver and multimedia artist living in Audubon NJ. While always having a love of art and fine craft, it wasn’t until 2000 that he found his passion combining traditional woodcarving with other mediums. His inspiration is found in both nature and traditions of the past, with an eye towards whimsy.
The work all starts with an idea and a rough sketch. First, using traditional carving chisels, each piece is hand crafted one at a time. Next, drawing on his experience as a water color artist, each work is painted using acrylic washes to build up layers of color. Finally, a proprietary finish is applied to give his work a rich and aged look. The art is often paired or incorporated with vintage items or architectural salvage. Fish receive copper for their fins, which is heated and hammered using the techniques of a metal smith.