Friday, December 6, 2013

Mark Loftus Woodcarving Display


 Mark Loftus started woodcarving thirteen years ago.  His dad, Milo, who was in his 80s, was taking a carving class through MATC.  He told Mark that he was going to quit because he didn't like driving at night.  Mark suggested that he could pick up his dad after work and they could both take lessons.  They carved together regularly until his father's death.


 Mark bought a dried gourd at a farmer's market about ten years ago.  It sat in his workshop for several years collecting dust until his wife, Barb, asked if he was ever going to do anything with it.  He took the hint and wood burned and painted it.  They both liked the result and Mark has done several dozen since then.

Mark's words of advice are to find something that you enjoy and get a good teacher.  You never know where it might lead you.  He now has pieces in collections throughout the United States and several foreign countries.

Mark will be donating art pieces to the Sun Prairie Public Library Spring Gala again this year.   The Gala will take place on April 26, and Mark encourages you to join the fun!