Allen Berg Woodcarving

About Allen

Allen started his hobby of carving in 1980.  He is a self-taught carver/sculptor.  He does most of his work during the winter months. The first piece he carved was a Nativity set made out of pinewood.  Being a self taught carver he endeavors himself to become better each time a knife or chisel enters his hands. His favorite woods are catalpa, cedar, basswood and walnut.

Being a self taught carver he endeavors himself to become better each time a knife or chisel enters his hands. His favorite woods are catalpa, cedar, basswood and walnut.

Tree Spirits carved in live or dead trees. No damage is done to the trees as you are able to remove less than 1/3 of the tree bark without any harming. The process of “tree spirits” begins with a chain saw and is finished with chisels, before sealing.

"Angel Lin" - 8ft tall and carved from a dead Ash tree. Dedicated to the memory of his wife who passed away in June 2018 from Ovarian Cancer.

"Angel Lin" - In The News Link

Santas

His present collection of Santa’s, approx. 200, range from tree ornaments to 4-foot statues.  Santa’s are made from cedar, willow, sycamore and catalpa.

Last Supper

His Last Supper pieces are 12” X 24” X 2” from basswood.

Nature

More About Allen

Many people have asked Allen how he got started and what schooling he had attended with the art of woodcarving/sculptor. He remarks about his experience in 1962 in the eighth grade when he was awarded Second Place Certificate with a Silver Seal of Merit for sculpturing a horse’s head out of Ivory soap. Unfortunately, the bar of soap had been used but Allen still cherishes the certificate. Eighteen years later a block of wood and carving chisels opened his eyes to the art of woodcarving.

In 2001 Allen was approached by Indiana Arts Commission and was asked if he would like to participate in an art project involving the carving of a Christmas tree ornament for display in the White House’s Blue Room.  The specifications provided were that the ornament had to be no larger than 2"x6"x8" and lighter than 8 oz. It also had to be a replica of an Indiana Historical Home. Allen chose the James Whitcomb Riley Home. After the ornament was judged and accepted, it was sent to the White House. Each State submitted ornaments. Allen received a “Thank You” Letter, a phone call from a White House representative and an 8 by 10 photo of the President and First Lady.

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