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
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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