Gallery and Exhibit

Liam Tromans was born in Bras d`Or, Cape Breton and has been exploring and painting nature and wildlife since childhood. His great respect and love of nature is evident not only in his work but also in his lifestyle. A professional pulp cutter for 15 years, he began carving animals at the work site in forests (1977) using a self-learned chain saw technique.

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I have been making things out of wood since I was six years old and somebody gave me a jackknife, but it is only since 1988 I have been selling them.  Since 1997 I have been supporting myself solely by woodworking.  I like to take a piece of wood and make something that shows the beauty that grew there, preferably something that is also useful in some way.  When people ask me, `Did you make this?` I often answer something like, `Yes, I carved it, but the tree spent longer on it than I did.` 

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The son of James Stanley Evans – a master cabinetmaker – Robert began his training at a very young age.  By his mid-thirties he had gained considerable experience in construction, interior finish, cabinetmaking, and furniture manufacturing and design. In 1983 he was appointed an instructor of technical education, a position that he occupied for some 17 years. Many of the unique products created at Woodsmiths were designed, tested, enhanced, and refined during this period of learning, skill development, and experimentation.

Bob`s many years of woodworking and technical experience have enabled him to hone his craft to the point that he now has the freedom to focus on the creative aspects of woodworking, designing items that are unique in style and function.

In 1997, with help from many friends and associates, Bob opened Woodsmiths to bring his creations to the world.  Situated on the renowned Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, Canada, Woodsmiths Studio is where you can find Bob and his team crafting their unique creations daily on-site.  Thousands of people from around the world visit the studio each year to browse, explore, and adopt Woodsmiths` creations.

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French Acadian born and raised in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia. William is completely self-taught and has been very interested and involved in art since early childhood. William was employed in a wide variety of occupations before becoming a full lime wood carver including carpentry, truck driver, press operator, forklift operator and many more. For many years William did his artwork and gave it away. He began making his living carving full time in 1988. So for the last 15 years he has been making his living from carving, painting and painting furniture.

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Wayne Reynolds was born in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia and resides there today.  His wood working abilities were pretty much spelled out at an early age where he began by assisting his father who was in the building trade.  An avid collector of antique tools, he enjoys restoring and using them.  He says `There is something soothing in using a 100 year old plane and watching the shavings curl off the wood.`

Much of Wayne`s work takes on an Oriental look and this he attributes to his 35 year involvement in martial arts.  Along with wood working, Wayne is involved in his community where he volunteers his time to various community projects.  He enjoys acting and has appeared in movies and several television productions.  Wayne also enjoys live theatre and is a founding member of the `Under the Map` theatre group.

Wayne is now building a new workshop and when completed, visitors are welcome to drop by to view his work and/or enquire about custom orders.  The studio will be located approximately 2 km. from the Canso Causeway.  It is expected that the new studio will be open to the public Spring 2006.

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