From tree to finished doll, finding the spirit and
personality of the wood
Lisa Holt-Hodsdon is a Japanese-American artist who
specializes in painting and design. Her mother is from
Hachinohe, Japan and father from Boise, Idaho.
Inspiration from years of travel and influences from
American and Japanese cultures, have helped her grow
and evolve as an artist.
Jacob Hodsdon has been wood turning and carving for
many years and draws inspiration from the natural
beauty of wood. When turning Kokeshi the goal is to
find, balance between the woods natural exterior and its
refined inner beauty.
