Share Love and Other Emotions with Figurines
Handmade figurative sculptures are simple but profound works of art. They give people a way to express their deepest feelings on special occasions. A nativity set for Christmas or figurines of a mother and her children for Mother’s Day can celebrate lasting bonds between gift-givers and their loved ones better—much more effectively than mere words ever could. Sculptures can communicate a broad range of emotions. Love, friendship, sympathy, hope—the possibilities are almost endless. The depth of feeling that a figurine conveys comes from the artist’s personal touch. People can sense the care that went into something artists have molded and shaped with their own hands. Figurines carved out of wood can be just as beautiful and powerful. Recipients of a hand-carved figure can feel the love both of the person who gave it to them and of the artist who created it. Truly gifted artists can imbue a piece of wood with a feeling of life. When people look at a well-crafted fi...