A Feather Of Wood
George Yearsley said “that I have been a carver for fifteen years and a full time artist for the last few years. I grew up in Crescent Beach, B.C. but always yearned for a wilder existence.
Eight years ago I moved to Tofino and built my own house amongst the coastal cedars. There I found much more solace and inspiration, eventually meeting master carver Henry Nola. 
Henry’s way of life had a profound affect on my personal direction”.The idea of carved feathers came from my many forays into the wilderness areas of B.C. — especially to the old growth forests. Time and again, while on these trips, feathers would present themselves to me.
The eagle feather became a symbol of wilderness and especially the old growth cedar forests; feeling the need to honor my connection to the feathers and trees I walked amongst, I carved one out of cedar. In so doing, I try to honor and respect the integrity and spirit of the cedar tree.
Eventually I have became known as, “Feather George” for my finely carved eagle feathers I was known for. All my carvings, which include feathers and boxes, are made from reclaimed red and yellow cedar with inlay of abalone, scrimshaw and semi-precious stones. Hand-crafted feather bases are made from soapstone or antler.
You can see more of George’s superb work at www.sidestreetstudio.com
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