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By Sheila McBrayne The three chainsaw artists chosen for the Leamington Tree Sculpture Legacy contest were all abuzz last week as they worked on their totems and sculptures in Seacliff Park. Robbin Wenzoski started his lighthouse carving on Tuesday, May 10 and expected to be finished before the Victoria Day weekend. On Wednesday, May 18 the chainsaw artist from Muirkirk, Ontario said he needed one more full day, “but the weather will determine that.” Wenzoski’s lighthouse was one of three carvings chosen by the Municipality of Leamington in its Tree Legacy Sculpture contest. The tornado on June 6, 2010 left many large tree trunks snapped at midheight range. The idea to turn the tornado tragedy into artistic legacies will serve as a reminder to the community and visitors. The 17-foot lighthouse is carved from a black oak and stands closest to Forest Avenue in Seacliff Park. Wenzoski has been a chainsaw artist for about seven years, but has dabbled with woodworking and the arts for more than 20 years. The 49-year-old artist is actually a electromechanical engineer, but when his company closed he decided to turn his hobby into a career. He has more than 30 carvings in London and has other carvings across Ontario. He and his wife Laura, who can also pick up a chainsaw and help with the creations, operate Robbins Amazing Art, Fine Art & Chainsaw Carving. Check out his website at www. robbinsamazingart.com Chainsaw artist Mike Winia was also busy working on his story totem, yet
to be named. “I’ve been back and forth between two names but haven’t decided yet. Actually, I’ve had to change some of the design because of rotted wood, so I think I’ll wait until I’m finished to name it,” said the London, Ontario artist. The story totem has flashes of elements including a moon, owl, creatures, butterflies, flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables and of course, a Heinz Ketchup bottle all carved into a white oak. Winia said he needed about three more days to complete his piece. A very wet past couple of weeks slowed down progress on the art pieces, but all are expected to be completed before the June 1 deadline. Winia started chainsaw carving a few years ago and called it a natural combination for him. Winia, an oil painter and sketcher also operates a tree service and (Continued on Page 3)
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