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Is there a market for woodcarving art.?

I'm not necessarily talking about profit, but more of a following or an appreciation of that media.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I believe without question that there is high regard held for these Artisans. From Ancient times to today it is an art form that is well respected, loved and revered.
The proof of my convictions follows on the following websites, links,and forums.
I have had the good fortune to witness and testify to some of history's and Europe's most beautiful works of art in this media.
I have also had the pleasure of knowing and seeing the modern day Artisans working there craft.
I am in Awe of such talent as are many others.
So in long form I have answered you. Yes there is an Appreciation of this Art.
History of Wood Carving;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/history_of_...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/woodcarving...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/category:wo...
This web site is dedicated to those woodcarvers who, like the members of this organization, aspire to elevate caricature carving to a position of greater appreciation as an art form.http://www.gnbsearswoodcarving.com/links...
My Life as a Woodcarver; http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeow2de/index...
Woodworking > Organizations; http://ca.dir.yahoo.com/arts/crafts/wood...
http://sg.dir.yahoo.com/arts/crafts/wood...
Bald Eagle Appreciation Days features wood carver's show ;
http://www.dailygate.com/articles/2005/0...
http://www.agrellcarving.com/projects.ht...
http://www.artspace2000.com/sculptures/g...
http://www.burlingtonartcentre.on.ca/exh...
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/search/searc...
Woodcarving Artisans;
http://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com/...
http://www.gnbsearswoodcarving.com/links...
http://www.bishopwoodcarving.com/...
http://www.woodcarving.co.za/
http://www.woodpilecarvings.com/...
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?p=+woo...
I Hope that some of these sites have encouraged you to continue with your craft.