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a Heart - the perfect gift


       The Gift of a "Heart" is a  meaningful and enduring gift!

 I defy you to name an occasion where one of these Hearts would not be an appropriate gift!

 Each Heart is as" Individual" as the person who receives it! 
​  From raw wood to a silky smooth Art piece, each handmade Heart goes through a 17 step process to completion.

      Click on the Heart your looking at​ to see the particulars for it.


 For more information don't hesitate to contact me.

 THIS SELECTION OF HEARTS ARE ALL SOLD OUT - MORE forth COMING

#84371 - Sold - size 10" X 7" - Oh this is one of favourites in this batch. I love how the graining appears to run from the centre of the heart to the tip - very eye catching.
right side view - note the bark inclusion on this side which just adds to the character of this heart.
right side view.
#84278 -K - Sorry SOLD - size 10"X6" Its all about the gentle curve in this classically shaped heart.
The bias graining with its strips is wonderful.
There is also a slight bit of spalting running through this piece.
#84363 - Sold - size 11"X6" - Swirling grain and bark inclusions are the interesting features of this heart art. The eye catching colour accentuates the features as well.
right side view
left side view
#84368A - Sold - size 6"X11" - A slender heart classic and elongated. Perfect piece to gift for an anniversary or birthday.
right side view
left side view - shows a bit of spalted wood on the upper quadrant of this heart.
#84374 - Sold and off to a wedding in Europe - size 12"X8" - This is one of my favourite pieces from this batch of Hearts.
right side view - shows the stitching that has been inlayed into the bark inclusion
left side view - note the bursts of burled grain all over this heart.

Story from a Patron

        I just want to say how much I love my beautiful wooden heart that I bought at Robert's studio. It is quite an experience standing in front of all his hearts as it brings up all kinds of emotions. Some of the hearts have pieces missing, some have cracks and splits and some are perfect. So many occasions these hearts make perfect gifts for.   If you are looking for an amazing wedding gift that will be cherished forever I highly recommend Robert's wood hearts.   I chose a perfect one (smooth with no blemishes) and have recently decided to purchase another one. I am going to give one each to my little grandsons so they each will always know and be reminded of how I loved them with all my heart,  (I also think they will always look awesome in their 'Boy' bedrooms) .   See you again soon Robert!      
​   Linda May H.
84351 - sorry I'm Sold - size 11"X 7" - The graining and purity of the shape of this piece is unique.
right side view - shows the swirling grain.
left side view
#84377 - Sorry Sold - size 12"X6" - It's Ying and Yang with this Heart. Nearly half is heart wood the other is spalted which gives it a really different look.
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left side view
#84352K - Sold - 11" X 7" - A near perfect piece of Heart Art. A couple of very minor inclusions on the side of this piece.
right side view - minor inclusion on the side.
left side view
#84364 - Sold - size 14" X 9" - Out of all the hearts I make, and there have been many. A heart that has been splined back together is what I like the most. All Hearts are worth saving!
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#84370 - Sold as I'm being gifted to a new grandchild - size 10" X 5" - Although diminutive in size the significance of this piece is not diminished. Perfect in its shape, graining and colour.
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#84373 - Sold - size 12"X 8" - A larger heart that exudes strength - Lovely straight grain & colouring.
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#84353 - Sold - 8.5" X 8.5" - Any eye catching piece of art. Great colour, shape, along with a small bit of urban organic edge on the right side.
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left side view
#84365 - Sold - size - 11"X9" - The perfect gift of someone who is living life and all that comes with that. This heart depicts life - the good times and the difficult times.
right side view - bark inclusions, pewter inlay.
left side view

Story from a patron

Hello Robert ! I walked into the Wickaninnish Inn today and fell in love with your hearts. I purchased a fabulous heart to add to my collection from all around the world. It will take pride of place in my gorgeous cottage in Tasmania.

Many thanks for your creativity,
Maree M.


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#84342 - Sold - 10"X 9" - The burl (graining) in this art piece is so strong it almost becomes three dimensional when you look at it.
right side view - The perfect wedding gift.
left side view.
#84378K - sold - size 12"X7" - Straight grained heart wood with some spalted wood on the right side of the heart. Very traditional shape.
right side view show the spalted wood .
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#84388 - Sold - size 12" X 9" - This art piece has a lot of bark inclusion cracks in its surface. A large inclusion has been filled with a pewter pour into it. Do hearts heal from the inside out?
right side view - really love the graining and colour.
right side view

Story from a patron

Robert - This either our third or fourth year that we have purchased a grouping of Hearts from you for wedding gifts.  We have found these gems to be the perfect gift for family or friends on their wedding day.  For a gift, what could be better than a piece of handmade art with such symbolic meaning.  Debra - Winnipeg, Man.
#84355 - Sold - size 15" X 8" When marking out the hearts to cut out I saw the burst of burled graining in the centre of this heart and knew it would be some thing special.
right side view - I really like the elongated design of this art piece.
left side view - a minor bark inclusion is just below the burst of burl, which adds to the uniqueness of this piece.
#84366 - Sold -size 8"X12" - With the cluster burled grain pattern this heart is unique.
right side view
left side view - minor inclusions on the top quadrant adds to the appeal of this heart.
#84372K - sold - size 10" X 8" - Heavily burled heart with pewter inlay. An amazing piece of artwork.
right side view
left side view - there is small bark inclusion on the side.
#84357 - Sorry I'm off to my new home - size 8" X 8" - This piece of art has a wonderful organic surface on the right upper quadrant.
right side give a better look at the organic surface.
left side view shows the heavy burled grain. An amazing gift for any occasion.
#84358 - Sold - $185.00 - size 10" X 8" - Classic in its shape with eye catching grain. Bark inclusions towards the bottom of this piece.
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left side view

​Story from a patron

Hello Bob,  
  Thought we would let you know that the Heart we bought to present to our father on the occasion of his retirement was very well received.  It was the perfect gift for him as he has given so much to our family over the years, and it all came from the Heart.  We are so pleased with coming across your site and finding this beautiful gift.
 Thank you once again.  - Jamie
#84359 - SOLD - size 10" X 8" - Beautiful dark colour some small bark inclusions a perfect piece of Art work for any home or office.
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left side view.
#84379 - Sold - size 7"X13" - Oh! you make my heart race.
right side view - also shows the straight grain of the heart wood in this piece.
left side view -
#84367 - Sold - size 8'X 8" - With its idiosyncratic grain, the bark inclusion along with a pewter inlay and spline, the perfect art piece for a personal indulgence .
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left side view
#84360K - Sold - size 8" X 10" - This is an amazing heart. the left side is almost all organic in shape. Beautiful eye popping burl graining. My choice for a personal indulgence for sure.
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left side view

​Story from a patron

Robert I wanted to let you know that my husband to be -  proposed to me with a Heart that he purchased from you. He had attached my engagement to the back of the Heart, then figuratively presented his heart to me with the ring attached.  So unique!   – Carol B.
#84362A - Sold - size 10" X 8" - I choose to inlay three splines into this heart to check a crack that had formed. The splines are walnut which works really well with the colour and graining of this Heart.
right view really shows the burst of burled grain.
right side view.
#84381 - SOLD - size 11"X7" - A very strong graining in this Heart - mostly heart wood except fro the left side that has a bark inclusion . Great colour.
right side view
left side view - shows the bark inclusion with some spalting.
#84386 - SOLD - size 10" X 11" - The blended Hearts, twin Hearts, the couple, call it what you want for sure call it unique as thats what this art work is.
right side view
left side view - shows the tip of the left Heart has been pinned as there was a crack through it.

​Story from a patron

We gifted one of your Hearts to our daughter on her graduation from university.
Her reaction of tears of joy upon receiving the gift confirmed we had made the
perfect choice for a gift.  Please don't ever stop making these jewels.  –KD.
#84617K - SOLD - 10.5" X 8.5" - Most of the Hearts I make are out of Burl West Coast Maple. This one how ever is Curly Maple some times called Tiger Maple due to the stripes.
right side view - Light and airy in its colour. Classic in its shape with just a hint of sap wood (the lighter portion you see on the right side).
left side view - This view shows how the graining transitions from the right to the left side, giving dramatic visual interest. Perfect to gift for an anniversary.
#84380 - SOLD - size 8'X16" - I really like these Hearts that have the extended tails, its as if it's saying you make my heart wriggle.
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left side view
#84616- SOLD - 11" X 8" - Lovely in its classic shape and colour near perfection.
right side view - Slight bark inclusion on the side, but then whose heart is really perfect!
Left side view - one really get to see the "marbeling" of the grain.
#84375 - SOLD - Splines, bark inclusions, pewter inlay, urban organic edge (top left side) , shape, colour this artwork has it all.
right side view - note the large bark inclusion with splines comes out the side of this heart as well.
left side view

Story from a patron

Robert,  I wanted to Thank you for making the purchase of a Heart for my Husbands birthday  so simple.  It was wonderful to deal directly with you, the Artisan.  The Heart arrived with in the week, perfect timing.   The photos don't do justice to your work, which is outstanding.    Rita O.
#84612 - SOLD - 13" X8.5" - As an unusual Art piece this can not be matched.
Right side view this is a real character piece.
Beauty in its shape, colour and graining. The beauty of these Hearts is they don't take up a lot of wall space.
#84384 - Sold - size 11'X13" - Amazing colour, fabulous graining along with some bark inclusions. All come together to make this a very unique artistic piece.
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left side view
#84276 - SOLD - size 12" X 9" As I cut this piece out on my bandsaw it came apart in my hands. As you can see the effort was put in to complete this art piece. Was the effort worth it - you tell me!
right side view - A piece of wall art or a meaningful gift, this could be either.
left side view - unbelievable colour, shape & and symbolic meaning. Guaranteed this will be someones family heirloom.



​Story from a patron

Robert -  the work of artists like you, who use time honored techniques to ply their craft is important.  “We believe quality crafted items made with thoughtful design, skill and ingenuity rather than just mass-produced  is what moves a society forward.   When one measures the pleasure that hand made items like these give, there’s really no comparison.”   Ron & Olive D.

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#84383 - SOLD - size 13"X8" - If you looking for perfection this is it, shape, idiosyncratic graining, colour, this Heart has it all.
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#84385 - SOLD - size 11" X 13" - The blended Hearts - what a gift for a couple be it wedding, anniversary or what have you.
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#84361 - SOLD - size 8"X15" - This heart maybe depicts that the riggers of life leaves marks.
right side view - shows the great graining and open bark inclusions.
left side view


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