Heraldry
Carved Coat of Arms: What Each Part Means
Shield, helmet, torse, mantling, and motto: what each part of a coat of arms means, shown on two carvings, one with a griffin and one with three fish.
STORIES & GUIDES
Wood Carving Journal
Stories and guides from the atelier of woodcarver Oleg Peresvet: the meaning behind Norse symbols and heraldic motifs, the history of carved mirror frames and relief carving, and a closer look at individual pieces — what they show, the wood they are carved in and the traditions behind them. Useful reading if you are planning a commission of your own.
Norse Mythology
Carved Mirror Frame: What the Ragnarök Frame Shows
Fenrir, the sun, the World Serpent, and the last battle of the gods. What the scenes on a carved Ragnarök mirror frame mean.
Relief Carving
Horse Relief Wood Carving: How Depth Works in a Carved Panel
What relief carving is and how depth works in wood, shown on two horse panels in iroko: a horse at a stable door and a single eye.
Norse Mythology
Norse Symbols and Their Meaning: Yggdrasil, Vegvísir, and Triple Fehu
Yggdrasil, the Fehu rune, and the Vegvísir come from very different times. Their sources and meaning, shown in three carvings in iroko.
Viking Art
Viking Sword Wall Mount: Dragons and Celtic Knots in Carved Wood
Two carved sword stands in iroko, one with dragons and one with Celtic knotwork. Where these motifs come from and how they frame a sword.
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