It's getting quite difficult to hammer. When I carve in this direction, I often remember the time when I told the owner of the carving tools specialty shop, "I have to be careful not to commit...

The foundation of a structure, or vocabulary in language learning may not be the noticeable part, but it is the most crucial support in shaping the whole. I believe the same holds true for the bott...

Each piece of wood has different hardness and grain. This hinoki wood has areas where the grain is wider, and also has areas with a dark amber color, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what it...

I have seen many trees with a large cave inside, but the tree I encountered last year was a large tree with a thin trunk and even a large window inside. I would like to carve my next work while rec...

The majestic tree spreads its large crown and receives sunlight and rainwater. Despite its uneven shape, it exudes a relaxed and calming atmosphere.--CROWN / W250×H160×D180 mm / 1,184 g大きな樹冠を...

Finishing work is currently in progress.There are a few cracks in parts of the tree crown that remain from when the tree was sawed, so I am considering leaving the rough look of the carvings as an ...

Most of the internal space appears to be hidden by the tree crown, but I want to represent the fascination of wanting to peer into it. I aim to create works that allow you to enjoy changes in both ...

As the shape of the crown of the tree gradually takes shape, the rich expression of the wood grain begins to appear on the surface. The different colors and line thicknesses in different parts can ...

I picture the entire crown of trees spreading their branches to receive as much water and sunlight as possible, contemplating what kind of undulations to give it and what curves to outline it with....

Am I the only one who feels a sense of gentleness from cypress wood?  Its calming color, and the curves of the wood grain that appear when it's carved. It's a shame that I can't convey its fra...

Sculpting requires both caution and boldness. For large pieces, I spend a lot of time standing and carving boldly, allowing me to view it from an overall perspective. On the other hand, when I'm si...

There are a few things I noticed at this point.Firstly, as I had expected, this large crack extended to about only half of the total height.Secondly, a knot was preventing one of the cracks from gr...

I immediately began carving, focusing on the biggest concerns: cracks and knots. Neither the depth nor the size of them are visible from the outside; they only gradually become apparent as I carve....

The hinoki cypress with several large cracks and knots. I considered splitting it in two along these cracks, but after much deliberation, I decided to carve a giant tree with a large, ring-shaped c...

The shape of a tree is created by the free movement of its branches. The shape was achieved by carving out a deep and expansive internal space.--TREE / W130×H120×D110 mm / 269 g樹形は枝々の自由な動...