A man stands behind a woodworking workbench in a rustic workshop, surrounded by tools, wood pieces, and decorative candles.

Meet the Artist

I’m Bob Bruu, a wood carver obsessed with making the impossible look real. I hand-carve everyday objects; clothing, hats, shoes and iconic pieces of culture—from basswood Using layers of paint to create hyper-realistic detail. My inspiration comes from the things we wear, the places we love, and the memories attached to them, especially the spirit and culture of Hawaii. I want people to look twice, question what they’re seeing, and discover that what appears to be fabric or clothing is actually wood. Every piece is one-of-a-kind, built by hand with patience, precision and a passion for pushing carving somewhere unexpected.

Commissions

Every Artist needs a place to create

I get to create my custom wood carvings in a restored 100yr old Barn in Downtown McKinney, TX. Here’s a video that tells my Story and gives you a sneak peek into my shop, studio and gallery. It’s truly a place of inspiration.

A little Behind the Scenes View of my carving process

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It All Begins Here

Requesting a Custom Commission is pretty simple:

  • Fill out the form, let me know what you have in mind.

  • I’ll provide a clear and detailed Proposal, with details of the proposed carving, cost and estimated timing of start and final delivery.

  • If you’re Good with the Proposal simply e-sign and return.

  • Payments are in Two Steps:

    • Once the Project is ready to Start I will email you and the first Invoice for 50% of the upfront cost of the Project. Payment is due before Project will begin.

    • Once the Project is underway I will send Weekly updates on progress with pictures. You will be along on the journey of your carving. As the Carving progresses I will provide further clarity on completion and timing.

    • Once the Project is Completed I will send final pictures for your review and approval.

    • The Final Invoice will be sent via email with the last 50% of the Project cost, plus any applicable Shipping Charges and Sales Tax.

    • Once Final Payment is received, your Custom Wood Carving will be Shipped. Tracking information will be emailed.

  • It’s that Easy.

  • Of course we would love to see pictures of where you place your Custom Wood Carving and any Stories you’d like to share.

Submit the form and let’s create a one-of-a-kind wood carving.