Only one branch remains and I always like to take photos at this stage as the contrast between what has already been carved and what is yet to be carved is particularly interesting.残すはあと1本の...

The small inner space of a small piece is difficult to carve, the grain direction is difficult to carve, and the zelkova wood is hard. In these adverse conditions that make carving difficult, I try...

There is only a limited space inside this small piece of wood. What and how can I represent within this limited space? With that in mind, I was completely absorbed in it, and carved it nearly halfw...

I chose zelkova as the first wood to carve miniature trees. The design with its many deep folds was inspired by mushrooms. I am excited about the start it, but I am also a little nervous because th...

Each species of wood has a different color, texture, and carving feel, and each has its own attractive personality. I would like to create many miniature works using these 5-7cm pieces of wood. Jus...

Tree with branches that move as if they are flowing in the wind. The deep, rich color of the wild cherry wood is eye-catching. The depth and richness of the color change dramatically depending on t...

Finishing work is being done.I realized from the beginning of the carving that the color of wild cherry wood changes from light to dark depending on the direction it is carved and how the light hit...

Finally, only one last branch remains. That last branch plays an important role as it leads the other branches, which seem to flow in the wind to the far right.ついに最後の1本の枝を残すのみとなりま...

I have not yet arranged the individual branches, but at long last I can feel their undulating movement. The right side is very close to the core, so it's especially hard. I can only carve it little...

Will I be able to lead it safely to the shape I have in mind?I will believe in myself and move forward. The kanji (桜) for 'cherry blossom' disappears little by little with each carving.思い描...

I carved out most of the four radiating branches in the foreground, and as I started to work on the center, I noticed that it was starting to take on an interesting shape. Dark wood is beautiful in...

I feel that wild cherry and zelkova wood are very similar. It is hard to imagine that the trees I encounter in the forest have such colors. Both are deep, dark colors and tough. They are both very ...

Because it is a very hard wood, I wondered if I had chosen a piece of wood that was too large for my first project using wild cherry wood. With each carving, the callus on my palm gets bigger. But ...

The first time it was chiselled, its cutting edge was promptly severely chipped. Wild cherry is as hard as Zelkova, and not only does it have a dark color, but the wood quality seems similar. It is...

The wood is wild cherry. It is only 5.6 cm deep. Therefore, I have been thinking for months about what kind of design would suit it. This is my first time using wild cherry, and when I carved a lit...