Raccoon Miniature Animal wood carving by Salt Spring Island artist Jim Dearing

Racoon Carving
by Jim Dearing Animal Figure Wood Carver

Salt Spring artisan Jim Dearing is endlessly motivated by nature and animals. His delicate miniatures are whittled from various types of wood with precision and delicacy. Utilizing yellow cedar, maple burl and sometimes bone,, these intricate sculptures are an example of his mastery of carving.

“Every block of wood holds a story—I just carve my way toward it.”

Animal Figure Wood Carver Jim Dearing

In the enchanting realm of Salt Spring Island, meet Jim Dearing, a former boat builder turned whimsical wood magician. His journey began on the high seas, where he sailed and swapped stories with local carvers who sparked his creative flame.

Now, with a twinkle in his eye and a knack for carving, Jim conjures miniature boat wonders and carves the critters of North America into existence. He's not just a master carver; he's a wood whisperer with a salty spirit.

Amidst the island's gentle breezes and ocean whispers, Jim Dearing continues to bring wood to life, weaving tales of land and sea. He recently moved his passion from North American animals and began carving African animals. He continues to celebrate the wild animals of the world.

Each precious piece takes at least a month or more to carve.

Artist Statement

I spent years building boats and travelling the coast, and the wood taught me more than any classroom could. Carving wildlife feels like a way of honouring those years—of shaping stories from the grain. Every animal begins as a gesture hidden in the wood, and I simply reveal it, slowly, one cut at a time.

Jim Dearing

Available Artworks

Animal Figure Wood Carver Jim Dearing

Dall Sheep Fighting Carving $1,200.00 CAD

Rhinoceros Carving $525.00 CAD

Gorilla Carving $525.00 CAD

Wildebeest Carving $525.00 CAD

“Every block of wood holds a story—I just carve my way toward it.”

Warthog Carving $425.00 CAD

Camel Carving $525.00 CAD

Zebra Carving $425.00 CAD

Giraffe Carving $525.00 CAD

Linx Minature Animal wood carving by Salt Spring Island artist Jim Dearing

Lynx Carving $395.00 CAD

Mountain Goat Carving $395.00 CAD

Pronghorn Miniature Animal wood carving by Salt Spring Island artist Jim Dearing

Pronghorn Carving $395.00 CAD

Arctic Hare Miniature Animal wood carving by Salt Spring Island artist Jim Dearing

Arctic Hare Carving $395.00 CAD

Cougar Carving $395.00 CAD

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Name: Racoon Carving
Brand: Jim Dearing
SKU: JIDE13
Price: 395.00 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Racoon Carving

Racoon Carving by Jim Dearing Animal Figure Wood Carver

Animal Figure Wood Carver Jim Dearing

Artist Statement

Animal Figure Wood Carver Jim Dearing

“Every block of wood holds a story—I just carve my way toward it.”

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