From Wood to Stone | Andrew Gable on the Art of Stone Carving

In this episode of **The Woodcarving Podcast**, I sit down with **Andrew Gable**, an accomplished stone carver known for his incredibly realistic wildlife sculptures. We discuss his journey into stone carving, the challenges of working with materials like marble, soapstone, and alabaster, and why strong drawing skills are one of the most valuable tools any sculptor can develop.Whether you're a woodcarver curious about stone carving or simply enjoy hearing from talented artists, this conversation offers practical advice, thoughtful insights, and plenty of inspiration. Andrew shares his approach to creating lifelike wildlife sculptures, overcoming imperfections in stone, and how years of artistic experience have shaped his work and philosophy.Andrew's passion for sculpture and craftsmanship shines throughout this conversation, making it a fascinating listen for woodcarvers, stone carvers, artists, and anyone who appreciates handmade work.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow carver. Every share helps introduce more people to the incredible world of carving.Tools I Use*Flexcut Carvin' Jack 2.0*https://amzn.to/4eFL872*Finger Tape Variety Pack*https://amzn.to/3QYlWPm*Beavercraft Leather Strop*https://amzn.to/4tYz0mg*Pfeil Palm Tool Set (6 Piece)*https://amzn.to/4dcoQJ3*FolkArt Matte Acrylic Paint Set*https://amzn.to/4eFM0IQ*STAEDTLER Mars Technico Mechanical Pencil*https://amzn.to/3SkLqqA*Pencil Lead*https://amzn.to/43eWuba*Pencil Sharpener*https://amzn.to/4e1arym*Gravity Timer*https://amzn.to/4dLGp2M---*Follow Gurrado Woodworks*https://linktr.ee/gurradowoodworksIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a like, and sharing it with another woodcarver. New episodes are released every week featuring woodcarvers, instructors, tool makers, and artists from around the world.#Woodcarving #StoneCarving #AndrewGable #WildlifeArt #Sculpture #Craftsmanship #handcarvedfurniture