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Dr. Emil M. Szkipala OB.CM
Dr. Emil M. Szkipala (Obste-tree-trix & The Chisel Man)
Born of Slovak parents, he is a native of Romania, where he studied
Woodcarving and fine arts. He immigrated to the USA in 1991.
He has appered on television "Fox Sports Detroit",
"UPN 50" evening new with 6ft. tall wooden
"Stanley Cup",
"Fox 2" morning news, Public television with Michigan
Magazine, ABC/ Channel 7 with Jerrry Hodak Local Farmington Channel
and radio talk. He has also been written up in newspapers and
magazines, appeared on the front page of the Macomb Daily, Gross
Pointe News, Detroit Free Press and Detroit News. More
newspaper Articles on the Chainsaw Men.
Emil holds a diploma as a carpenter and woodcarver. HIs specialty
is to build and restore wood-carved altars, fireplace mantels.
In addition his fine work includes woodcarving, antique restoration,
custom frames, designs, wood finishing, lathe turning and fine
carpentry. He teaches the old world craft of wood carving and
has chainsaw artistry expertise.
In 1993 he became partners with Dr. Kenneth D. Boshell known
as "Chainsaw Man of Michigan, together they appeared on
television's M.D.L.A. Magazine, shows, exhibitions, parades,
newpapers, etc. etc. After Dr. Boshell's retirement 1999 Emil
received the full Titul as Chainsaw Man of Michigan currently
he is creating sculptures from the existing trees (stumps) 90%
on tree location. He is one of the best Chainsaw carvers around.
His work can be seen in home owner's yards, gardens, golf courses,
and businesses through the state of Michigan, and out in New
York, California, Florida, South Carolina, Ohio... even Canada
and Europe. He has been reconized and listed as an "Honored
Profesional" in the nationwide register's "Who's who"
in executives and businesses.
"With an artistic philosophy that mixes elements of Rodin
with Walt Disney... his figures reflect and delight similar to
the Matisse paper cutouts." -Greg Larkin, Art Critic
Click here to see some examples
of his work.
- The Chainsaw Man of Michigan
- Dr. Emil M. Szkipala
- P.O. Box 481
- Sterling Heights, Michigan 48311
- Phone (586) 977 7856
- Email treecarvings@yahoo.com
- Feel free to call for additonal information:
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