{"id":2961,"date":"2022-03-16T09:42:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T08:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heroes-world.de\/?p=2961"},"modified":"2022-06-14T16:20:08","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T14:20:08","slug":"carving-a-name-for-himself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heroes-world.de\/en\/blog\/2022\/03\/16\/carving-a-name-for-himself\/","title":{"rendered":"Carving a Name for Himself"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_custom_heading text=”Interview with chainsaw sculpture artist Chad Gainey” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-weight%22%3A%22700%22%7D%7D”]

We got a chance to catch up with Chad Gainey, a 42 year old professional chainsaw sculpture artist from the Panama City, FL area. <\/span>His sculptures are spread throughout the United States and Canada, with even a few in Europe. He is also a global ambassador for Husqvarna where he can showcase his skill, professionalism, and knowledge of Husqvarna chainsaws. <\/span>He has been able to carve a career for himself in this physically demanding medium, using his imagination to create art from a large chunk of wood.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Tell us how you got started in wood carving?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I started carving in 2011 as a hobby. When I was growing up, a friend of the family was a chainsaw carver so he was the inspiration for me to try it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is this a full time career for you?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is my full time career. I’m sponsored by Husqvarna and carve at events with them and do on-site sculptures and I also do private commissions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How many chainsaws do you own?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I own about 40 chainsaws. I us about 10-15 for carving, and the rest are more collection pieces. I like collecting the older “legendary\u201d saws like the Husqvarna 2100cd, 266xp, L77, 288xp, 242xp, 346xp etc… My favorite saws to carve with are the 550xp, 540lixp, 572xp and 592xp.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you self-taught or have you taken some formal training along the way?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I am self-taught, but I have learned a lot carving with other carvers through the years.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Has your style changed over time?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I think my style is always evolving. As an artist I think we always look at our work and see areas where we can improve.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Which wood do you like to work with the most and why?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Red cedar is probably my favorite wood to carve. It has a dense grain that holds detail very well while also being soft enough to carve quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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