By Jennifer
I received Oscar Pastor's 'Handcrafted Tooled Leather Decorative Box, 'Colonial Traditions' for Christmas 2016. I was left speachless at it's beauty. He really is an extremely talented artist. I couldn't be happier! Thank you.
I have bought it To save it for a gift for one of my grandchildren. I actually have bought three and will continue purchasing more because they are amazing
By Amanda
These are lovely. The soapstone has natural color gradations, with some lovely touches of pale pink and light grey intermingling with the medium grey that predominates. They are substantial pieces, and the talent and artistry of the sculptor is obvious. The owls are identical in size, but there are individual variations that make it easy to see each is one of a kind. I was also delighted to see that the upright portion on each bookend is actually carved to resemble a book! Delightful!
"I work together with my brother. We prefer cedar, although it is a very hard wood and difficult to carve. Our inspiration comes from our lives, everything that surrounds us…."
"Transforming a piece of wood into a personage that comes to life little by little is a unique experience. It is very gratifying."I'm Johnny... read more
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