The September/October issue of Lynchburg Living magazine hit the stands and included an awesome feature on Mark's wood sculptures and chainsaw carving. They asked some great questions about his inspiration, process and aspirations. I think you'll enjoy Mark's answers! Mark, you work in several different mediums of art, so how did wood carving become your main focus? I’ve drawn most of my life and have done a lot of portrait, abstract and graphic work. I had always wanted to do sculpture. Marble was attractive but not the easiest to obtain and sculpt. But working in 3-D was where I wanted...

Earlier this spring, Mark's wood sculptures were featured in Central Virginia HOME magazine. Read about how Mark approaches his work and creates art.   Wonders in Wood For wood carver Mark Poleski, being an artisan is truly a full-time job, born from a lifelong love for art of all mediums. “Early on, I constantly would draw to hone my skills,” says Poleski. “I always wanted to work in 3D, to sculpt in stone or wood.” Happily, this artisan made his wishes come true, and he now works at the helm of his own wood-carving studio, Sleepy Hollow Art. Drawing on his 20 years...

We were fortunate at the end of 2011 to get some great media coverage from the Amherst and Lynchburg newspapers and WSET-ABC13! Watch the video below which is now archived on ABC News! Pretty awesome...