Scots Pine - Wood Carving by Lisa McKenna

A striking and statement carving of a scots pine tree made from locally sourced elm wood.

Lisa McKenna is a local artist, based at Calgary Art Gallery. She uses a chainsaw and chisel to carve her pieces, which she then accentuates with colour during her unique finishing process which involves layering colours, sanding these back and finishing with wax.  

You may have seen Lisa on BBC's TV show, Designing the Hebrides. We recommend watching Episode 3 of Series 2, where Lisa and Tom Reade help interior designer, Banjo Beal, to create and embellish an honesty box for a local business down the road, utilising their creativity and carving skills at the studio behind Calgary Gallery. 

ARTIST BIO

Lisa McKenna, Wood Carver

Originally from Glasgow, Lisa began her travels at 19, living in France, Australia and Ireland for many years. In 2003, Lisa arrived at Calgary to work a summer season in the Café, en route to the Alps. Lisa was given a chisel and some wood and encouraged to try carving, first starting with a sea horse. Working in the studio alongside Matthew, Lisa developed her wood carving skills and more than 20 years later, she is still here, living locally and with her carving studio here at the Gallery. We are proud to exclusively sell Lisa's original artworks and represent her.  

Using local hardwoods, elm, ash, sycamore and monkey puzzle, Lisa carves with a chainsaw and chisels. Her original sculptural pieces are inspired by her environment and the changing seasons.