Sandia Bear Company

About The Artist

Mark Chavez

Birthday: 1.5.1958
City of birth: Albuquerque 

State: New Mexico

 

Mark Chavez is a native of Albuquerque New

Mexico and was a firefighter for 24 years. He is now retired and carving full time. He and his wife Maryjane have been married 25 years and have a son and two daughters. Mark is a self taught artist who always accepts a challenge. His sculptures adorn homes and yards throughout Albuquerque and across the country. For more information or to arrange a free estimate, please contact Mark and let him show you how you can transform that old stump or log into a beautiful work of art. If you would like to know how Christ can transform your life into something beautiful please call or write today. 

 

 

Favorite leisure activity: Chainsaw carving, my therapy

Favorite TV-Show: Extreme Make Over Home Edition
Favorite book: Bible

Favorite drink: Coffee

Favorite meal: Beans, tortillas, and chili

Favorite quotes:

Favorite wood: Black Walnut

Favorite child: The one I am with at the time

Favorite chainsaw: Echo 370 with 12" carving bar

Favorite carving subject: The American Bald Eagle

 

Smokey The Bear