I'd like to introduce you to my hometown, Bangor, Maine and in doing so, you get to meet two talented people. Josh Landry is a chainsaw artist who was commissioned by Tabitha and Stephen King to do a sculpture at their home (now a writers' retreat) on West Broadway. An ash tree that was slated for removal due to a severe insect infestation instead was turned into a breathtaking piece of art depicting some of the characters from Stephen King's books.
You also are introduced to beer brewer, Cory Ricker owner of Two Feet Brewing who has established quite a name for himself in the area. Their signature Barn Burner, a roasted jalapeno-ghost pepper dark saison sounds interesting, but alas I don't drink beer so I'll leave it up to others to try out!
We have a few chainsaw sculptures around here too. I just now wondered what they cost. Off to Google... All different prices. $200 a foot to $1900 a day to commissioned prices.
The only time i've had the pleasure of being in Bangor was flying in from out of the country. We did get to Maine for a short time during one of our family vacations, and i remember enough that i know i'd like to go back and see more.
Very different, and very real talents.
ReplyDeleteMost definitely! I was in awe of the chainsaw artist. I can't even imagine doing something like that. The Beer brewing take real skill, too!
DeleteWe have a few chainsaw sculptures around here too. I just now wondered what they cost. Off to Google... All different prices. $200 a foot to $1900 a day to commissioned prices.
ReplyDeleteWow! That can get pricey very fast but worth it. The piece the Kings commissioned is truly a masterpiece
DeleteThe only time i've had the pleasure of being in Bangor was flying in from out of the country. We did get to Maine for a short time during one of our family vacations, and i remember enough that i know i'd like to go back and see more.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a beautiful state during the summer and fall but definitely not where you want to be in the winter.
DeleteI can't even carve a piece of soap with a pocketknife, so this is impressive indeed.
ReplyDeleteHa! I have trouble carving a piece of meat!
DeleteAre you a Stephen King fan? #Jack#
ReplyDeleteI am but I'm not his biggest fan! lol
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