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"Optimism" ~ Donation to the 2018 Charity Box Event at Lattimer Gallery

Find out why I named this piece "Optimism" and how you can bid on it during the 2018 Charity Boxes event at Lattimer Gallery in Va

Old Woman Wants to be Young Again

Read about the inspiration behind the design of Old Woman Wants to be Young Again.

Which Wood Would Yew Choose?

If you've ever wondered which types of wood I use in the shop, and which ones I recommend for different carvings and designs, watch my...

The Eagle Spirit

Why is the eagle regarded as the most important animal in westcoast native culture? It embodies the physical and mental capabilities that we

Painting & Carving Your Items From Home

A few years ago, a client asked me to create a Sanford Williams Original painting instead of a carving. It’s not often I get asked to do...

Painting Guitars

What to expect when you want a guitar painted. This entry explains the materials I use, and the method of application. Also, helpful links

The Value That Leaves a Lasting Impression

Why is native art priced so high? I answer this question and explain that even though our art can be considered priceless, artists require a

The Journey of the Healing Mask

My Healing Mask creation is explained from the first design of 'feelings and emotions' to the current design showing a journey of th

Interpretations

Sanford Williams uses animals and elements in his carvings to represent emotions, actions, traditions, and relationships. The following...

Transformation of the Chief

A "Talking Blog" entry. Watch and listen to the story of how my carving of the Transformation of the Chief came to be.