By Vera
It's really good made handiwork. It's functional and decorative as well. It surely will be of good use to me, as I often will cut fruits and vegetables on it.
By Linda
This piece is for our church pianist. Our church is a Spanish language church with many people from Central America and the Caribbean. This gift, from a Latino artist, will mean so much! A personal touch!
By Marnie
I have four of these wonderful figurines from Juan and Carolina. I love them all. I like that they have been carved in a rustic manner, and then colored in such a wonderful way , with lots of flowers and many happy colors. I admit I think of them as cultural more than religious, but I enjoy them for the stories they tell and the beliefs they celebrate. I thank Juan and Carolina for how much I enjoy their figurines.
"Developing a new design is like planning for the birth of a baby. I draw, cut the wood, carve it, sand it and take it apart until I have a finished piece that makes me happy."
"I work in wood. Like many people who work in this craft, I had a difficult childhood that helped me become a man who strives to get ahead. I'm a... read more
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