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Represented here is a diverse range of
hand-carved gift items, architectural decorative pieces and complete custom-made home and office interiors. Selections include frames for paintings and mirrors, jewelry boxes, furniture, staircases, chandeliers, corporate and family crests, vases, bas-relief, door panels, chess sets of varying themes and many more expertly
crafted works of art.
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�Chemainus is the �Chosen Place',
Where white-faced Eagles fly,
Where Art and Nature harmonize
and Rainbows paint the Sky. ~ �
from "The Magic of Believing"
by George Robson |
One-of-a-Kind, unique,
custom made gifts, perfect for that very
special occasion.
Gift
Items
For builders and architects looking for quality
workmanship, the pages listed
showcase furnishings and accessories, as
well as exterior carving applications.
Interior
Exterior
Special Projects (e.g: Churches, Theme Parks)
Specialty
Products
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Eugene
J. Pentz was born in Hungary in 1947. He began his
artistic career as a master woodcarver and sculptor with
his father. A three year apprenticeship in Budapest,
studying under the leading Hungarian master carvers
refined his carving talents, meanwhile attending a fine
arts school. In his spare time he developed skills using
the medium of oils. pastels and water colours.
After touring Europe he and his wife immigrated to Canada,
settling in Toronto in 1970. He was able to work as a
woodcarver while learning English at night. As finances
allowed, Eugene purchased canvas, paints and brushes and
returned to his longtime passion to create paintings. When
he moved to British Columbia his deep feelings for the
Rockies and the wildlife gave him special inspiration. The
works of the great wildlife artists, Bateman, Parker,
Doolittle and Lester, gave Eugene special inspiration
while he retained his own unique perspective. Remembering
his childhood sensations when star-gazing and his
continuing study of astronomy, he developed new ideas
about the origin of man and all living things - the idea
of the �Cosmic Series� was born.
In 1985 Eugene and his family moved to Vancouver where,
for three years he contracted to custom carve a staircase
and dining room set for a West Vancouver resident. After
that they returned to the BC interior, settling in
Invermere in the heart of the Rockies where Eugene was
able to turn to his years long dream of creating the
�Cosmic Series�. Within 14 months he had completed
nine pieces of this most fascinating project.
�It took 35 years to harvest my childhood
imagination.� says Eugene, �Like a puzzle of
incomplete vision, I conceived by using my imagination and
the gift of my artistic talent. I am not sure how many
pieces are missing to complete the subject. I often wonder
where this subject matter will take me. It seems as
endless as the universe itself. We all have a reason to be
here, just listen to our inner abilities and we will find
a purpose to be on this wonderful plant - Earth.�
In 1998 Eugene re-located to Chemainus, Vancouver Island,
BC, where he is surrounded by the world-famous murals
which are visited by several hundred thousand annually
from around the globe.
Eugene has had many group and individual exhibitions since
coming to Canada. His original paintings, limited and open
edition prints, ornamental carvings and sculptures can be
found all over the world in private homes and in major
corporations such as Euro-Disney, Paris, France. Now, the
click of the mouse and the latest technical communication
advances bring Eugene's work to millions of viewers. Thus,
opportunity and circumstances have
made Eugene and his work more accessible to the world. |
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