The carvings in this gallery are the collaborative work of Ramon D.C. and Thomas Suby. Together, they have been producing carvings of wildlife for over twenty years. Tom describes their work in his own words:

These sculptures are the result of many years of collaborative effort between Ramon and me. We begin with wood that is long dead and often hundreds of years old. We develop a figure from photographs, models , film and/or direct observation. Next we chalk a form on a log, doing our best to use this valuable wood in an efficient and effective way, chipping it down to a workable shape with a heavy hatchet. Because of its density and homogeneity, it works a lot like stone, resulting in many similar techniques, including the use or rotary tools with carbide bits, chisels, files and sandpaper. A neutral shoe wax brings out a high shine. My appreciation of the miracle of diversity in animals has deepened with each year. I hope each piece does justice to the wildlife and to this beautiful wood.