Artist and home:

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Jim Tracey lives in Falmouth with his wife Alica.He has 2 daughters and 2 grand daughters.

 

Background & Occupation: 

 

I have been whittling since a young man.I started carving full time when the mining company that I worked for closed down about ten years ago.

 

Artist Inspiration & Influence:

 

Garnet MacPhail who attended the Nova Scotia Folk Art festival from its inception met me one day and told me I should be showing my work at the Festival.

So I applied and the rest is history.

I did not realize that what I was doing was actually something called folk art.

When I attended the first festival and saw what everyone was doing I realized there were

lots of people out there that enjoyed my quirky sense of humor and love of colors.

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Art Methods & Techniques: 

 

I like to whittle all kinds of things from small little critters and up to 8.5 feet tall Fishermen.

If doing large pieces I will rough out with my chain saw.Then I use chisels,knives, grinders and sanders.

I like to use reclaimed wood and other materials in my creations.

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Artist Recognition: 

 

An article in Saltscapes Magazine about me and my work.

 

Poster Artist at the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival in 2018 of a 5 foot Jester on a Unicycle.

 

Pieces of my work all over the world.

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What memorable responses have you had to your work?

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One gentleman told me his piece he had just purchased would become quite valuable when I died.

So be careful when walking across the parking lot today(with a chuckle).

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Website: www.jimtraceyfolkart.weebly.com