
CHAINSAW CARVING
BY DON MESUDA
"Empty nester fills gap in life with chainsaw art" - Poughkeepsie Journal
Documentary profiling Don Mesuda “Droppin’ Pieces: A Chainsaw Carving Story” - The Harlem Valley News
"I’ve filmed other woodworkers and artists before, but I’ve never met an artist with as much passion as Don. It was obvious minutes after meeting him that there’s nothing more this man would rather be doing than rocking out with his tunes while getting to it with his chainsaws.” - Sean Tracy, director.
VIDEO: Interview with TV8 Vail
Don was invited to Beaver Creek, Colorado as a featured artist for their inaugural Hike to the Mic event in September 2017, featuring a concert by Elvis Costello. Don displayed his work and also gave live carving demonstrations throughout the weekend-long event.
Local Artist Experiences Zen Through Chainsaw Carving - Hudson Valley Magazine
January 18, 2018
"Don Mesuda’s backyard is alive with owls, raccoons, eagles, and bear cubs. They’re not pests, though; they’re chainsaw carvings. Sporting a bandana and a lumberjack beard, Mesuda seems like someone you’d see stepping off of a Harley at the local diner, not an artist who has experienced a Zen-like enlightenment through carving."