I Know Them! I Know Them!!

Also from the Senile this morning:

An “honest” chiseler from Hollywood to Felton - Santa Cruz Sentinel

“For years, they have been a landmark for commuters and parents dropping off their kids at school. And, to San Lorenzo Valley residents, the twisted whimsical animals, spirits nymphs and friendly bears fashioned from redwood burls are a familiar and comforting sight.

“Passers-by who stop to take a closer look are in for an artistic treat at the home studio of the “Honest Chiseler,” Cliff Short. He and his wife, Norma, have called the spot on Highway 9, across from San Lorenzo Valley High School, home since 1971.

“The path to the studio shaded by fruit trees meanders past towering wooden sculptures and intriguing works of art. Two bears gracefully support the back of an inviting bench. The inside of the tidy study is adorned with stained glass, tables and chairs, bowls, jewelry, clocks, paintings and small animal figurines. All of this is just a part of Short’s life work as a redwood burl artist.…”