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Debra Bernier is a talented artist from Canada who makes incredible sculptures out of driftwood as well as other natural materials, such as seashells, dried mushrooms, roots, bones, crystals and so much more.

According to the artist, the earth, the ocean and even the moon, with their effects on the tides, play a role in shaping the wood that floats on the waters. For this reason, the sculptor considers herself only a co-creator of her works. Through her creations, she seeks to reveal the hidden past and spirit of the wood. Thus, she hopes to highlight the unity of human beings with nature.

Check out our previous post featuring even more of Debra's sculptures here!

More info: Instagram | Facebook | shapingspirit.faire.com

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Roger9er
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know what this makes it look so good? That it looks as if it's naturally formed.

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    Dawn Shackleford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is still waiting to wake up..fully.

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    Dawn Shackleford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow so very real looking and someone familiar also...I can't quite place who but an actress I believe.

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    Dawn Shackleford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another sleeping old soul. Such beautiful face work, looks so very real....!

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    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one. It makes me think of an ancient guardian of the woods.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful! (Also, this is how I feel when I take an aspirin but don’t drink enough water.)

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    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simply gorgeous! This is one of my personal favourites out of the pieces you have shared.

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    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really lovely. She makes me think of forest nymph from Greek mythology.

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    Nonesuch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting a shampoo at the hairdresser.

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    Dawn Shackleford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old woman of the Sea bottom, I fear. Beautiful and so old but still color in her cheeks as though she may speak at any moment...!

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    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely! I like the sweet little snail crawling along her face.

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    Dawn Shackleford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like the older face as much as the younger ones because I was raised by my grandmother a lot growing up while my single mother worked 2 jobs.

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    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really gorgeous work! The uncarved portion of the wood reminds me of ocean waves.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like it better if it was just the bear face. The human face is creepy.

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    Whimsy Grove
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the top part of the photo was cropped. Wish we could see all of it!

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    Dawn Shackleford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness, a beautiful little mermaid ! 🧜‍♀️ I just love the little peeps.

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    Dawn Shackleford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So connected, as they say we are to our mother's and grandmother's through their eggs inside of them.

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    Kitten Dog Mom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda reminds me of my deceased mother-in-law. (Yes, we got along great. I tended to her for 7 years after her stroke.)

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