Hailing from New Zealand, the now Toronto-based designer is self-taught and has only been carving for a few years. His Pokemon carvings are primarily made of basswood, walnut, cherry, and maple.

Essential wood-carving tools every beginner needs by: Sam Bramlett, BestReviews Staff Posted: Jun 24, 2023 / 05:21 AM MDT Updated: Jun 24, 2023 / 05:32 AM MDT ...

Their human representations have recognizable expressions created by small carving tools. Strandquist and Thiele use linden or basswood for their creations.