Robert C Paulson Jr Wildwood Art

Robert C Paulson Jr Wildwood Art I am a found-wood sculptor creating one-of-a-kind rustic yet refined freeform wood bowls, vases, platters, wall hangings & tabletop/floor sculptures.

I seek raw-wood with rich color and dramatic, irresistible shapes (blowdowns, fire damaged, driftwood). My love of wood stems from a longtime interest in exploring the beauty, peace, solitude and challenges of nature and wild places. I have always approached and understood life and art with a broad view and a creative eye. In part, I think my outlook comes from a childhood that encouraged explorat

ion, having lived in many states and two countries (US & Ghana), from traveling in several countries, and from a varied employment history: farmer, taxidermist, nature and biomedical photographer, biology teacher, media department manager, computer sales, and more. My found-wood art has been a fundamental and exciting part of my creative life for many years.

Just in case you are interested and available, I am taking part in a small Art Show this coming Weekend (Dec 6th & 7th) ...
12/01/2025

Just in case you are interested and available, I am taking part in a small Art Show this coming Weekend (Dec 6th & 7th) at 724 Main St, Oregon City. See the attached flier.

I'd love to have you stop by, and I will have ALL of my items 20% off as a show special. Plus, free parking and free admission.

03/29/2025
One and a half months -- and (more or less) I'm done and my new website is up and running.  See it here:  https://www.rc...
03/23/2025

One and a half months -- and (more or less) I'm done and my new website is up and running. See it here: https://www.rcpaulsonwildwoodart.com/ (or click the other link on my page).
As expected, the build took me much longer than I'd hoped. Of course, I have a great deal of fine tuning yet to come.
Here is one of my newest sculptures: a sprawling and twisted 22 inch ocean driftwood root bowl -- 369-A.
I will see you back here soon. I've been on my computer for 1.5 months, so it is way past time for me get in my shop and get dusty doing some more wood sculpting.

Over the past 34 years I have found well over 1,000 intriguing pieces of wood of many sizes and still have hundreds wait...
01/20/2025

Over the past 34 years I have found well over 1,000 intriguing pieces of wood of many sizes and still have hundreds waiting to be reborn.

Will I ever have time to sculpt the best that remain? Don't know. Hope so! But that doesn't keep me from searching for new "Best" ones.

Go to my website (https://www.RCPaulsonWildwoodArt.com) to see some of what I have created recently. Click the link near the top left and it will take you there.

New exotic bowl coming soon.  Let me know if you want to reserve it before it goes on sale.  Root cluster from Pacific O...
01/19/2025

New exotic bowl coming soon. Let me know if you want to reserve it before it goes on sale. Root cluster from Pacific Ocean driftwood. Bottom inside will be covered with mahogany chipped obsidian decorative rock in a layer of clear epoxy. The wood also has mahogany tones.

People often ask me where I get the unique found wood I use for my sculptures. The answer is simple -- all over the Paci...
01/08/2025

People often ask me where I get the unique found wood I use for my sculptures. The answer is simple -- all over the Pacific Northwest of the United States (mostly Oregon, but also Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Montana, plus on the Pacific Ocean shores). I mostly find it in the backcountry on private ranches, but some is from public lands where I need a permit, wherever I can legally collect. Plus, occasionally people in urban areas will give access to some wood after a storm or when a tree must be removed for roads, etc.

Collecting is arduous, but it is also fun to find new "treasures" that have truly unique shapes and colors.

I've been sculpting wild found wood for over 10 years and my apologies for not keeping my wood art postings up to date. ...
01/07/2025

I've been sculpting wild found wood for over 10 years and my apologies for not keeping my wood art postings up to date. I would rather make things than show them off. However, it is time to show and sell even more or I won't have room to make more.

04/15/2023
25 inch long sculptured black walnut bowl with figured wood and burls.
04/15/2023

25 inch long sculptured black walnut bowl with figured wood and burls.

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Albert Lea, MN

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