13 Amazing Wood Carving Of Animals And Figures By Sculpture Artist

Every tree experiences its own cycle of birth, growth and decline. Once a tree dies, it is often cut down and carted off to the wood chipper. Sometimes, though, nearby woodcarvers will come along and use their chainsaws and grinders to preserve trees and what they represented in people’s lives.

The Tree Spirits of St. Simons Island: These face carvings on old oaks on St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States, were done by local artist Keith Jennings to commemorate the countless sailors who lost their lives at sea aboard the mighty sailing ships that were once made from St. Simons Island oak. There are about 15 such carvings around this small coastal town. Photo credit: goldenislesinsider.com