The Beginning: Mary & Earl Myers… I have always loved wood. Growing up in Virginia where my father built houses, I would often accompany him to the lumberyards where I would invariably bring home blocks of wood. In 1989, I wanted a nutcracker but could not find one I liked so I sketched a design […]
Nutcrackers Mary Myers Folk Art – whimsical nutcrackers are American made in Virginia Beach Virginia. They are first turned on a lathe by Earl Myers from a paper doll pattern drawn by the artist. The basswood figure is then hand chipped carved with a small hand held knife. Each character is hand painted and numbered by the […]
Mary Myers Folk Art Mary Myers Folk Art of Virginia Beach Virginia has created a unique collection of true American Folk Art; Nutcrackers, Miner Angels, Wood Carvings, Schimmels, and Special order items. All items are custom hand carved, hand painted, and handmade to order. I invite you to browse my work via the galleries of museum quality nutcrackers shown […]