http://www.chesterartisans.ca/ 2013-09-11T13:01:34-04:00 Artifacts In Wood http://www.chesterartisans.ca/directory/71-artifacts-in-wood I have been designing and building furniture and cabinets for 25 years, the last 18 of those years in Chester. My designs draw on historical precedents and styles with a modern functional aesthetic. I work on a commission basis and can build in a variety of materials, styles, and finishes. 2013-09-11T13:01:34-04:00 Brad Hamm http://www.chesterartisans.ca/directory/37-brad-hamm Brad Hamm is a local artist: born and raised on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.<br /> <br /> As a young child, he could always be found with a pencil in his hand, creating caricature drawings from his imagination. Yers later, he was encouraged by his mother to begin oil painting: a hobby she had enjoyed for many years. Brad created landscape & wildlife paintings for a few yers until he discovered his passion for woodcarving. His work includes 3-d sculpting of animals & native art, as well as relief carving.<br /> <br /> He considers his wodd sculpting to be a great form of relaxation in his daily life, and is always delighted to see others enjoy his creations. 2013-09-11T09:53:40-04:00 Capt. Gerald L. Stevens http://www.chesterartisans.ca/directory/26-capt-gerald-l-stevens Gerald Stevens was born on Big Tancook. He moved to Chester with his family and at the age of 18 made his first model and had his uncle build the 28 foot sloop. Over the years he built many fine boats, schooners, ketches, and mototboats 35 to 44 feet. Boats were designed and built for Chester, Canada, USA, England and Southern waters. The "Roshell" was designed for the Marblehead Race and is the only sloop that ever won the event. He received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal. 2013-09-11T07:44:48-04:00 Steve McCarron http://www.chesterartisans.ca/directory/50-steve-mccarron 2013-09-11T10:22:21-04:00