Chiseled Outdoors
wildlife inspired hand carved artwork
At Chiseled Outdoors we specialize in HAND CARVED relief woodcarvings ranging from unique WALL ART SCENES & SIGNS to large custom FIREPLACE MANTELS.
We focus mostly on WILDLIFE INSPIRED DESIGNS as well as PROPERTY PORTRAITS, but we are open to any commission request.
browse the GALLERY below to see more within each specialty
We use a combination of traditional gouges and rotary tools to create our carvings. There is no "automated" assistance here, each piece is uniquely created one carving stroke at a time. Our goal is to achieve the best and highest quality we can provide while always staying true to the hand crafted art form.
the carver
I’m Dustin Strenke, a woodcarver based in Cumberland, Wisconsin. Much of my inspiration comes from time spent outdoors, where I enjoy and appreciate God’s creation. That connection to nature often finds its way into my work.
Woodworking has always been part of my life, but I didn’t pick up a gouge until my early twenties. The first smooth, effortless cut through a piece of soft basswood was all it took, I was hooked. Since then, I’ve spent nearly a decade honing my craft and developing my own style.
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to create custom carvings for clients across the United States and Canada. My work has also been featured in Woodcarving Illustrated.
I feel incredibly blessed to do what I love, and it’s an honor every time someone trusts me to create a custom piece they’ll value for years to come.
INTERESTED IN A CUSTOM CARVING OR MANTEL?
It starts with a desire and vision. Whether you have a detailed idea or just a feeling of what you want, we will work with you to design something that fits your space and tells your story.
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