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Leo Donohue1940 - 2011
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Donohue recently completed an intricate wood carving of the Carlsberg wagon for Glen Beckwith of Carleton Place, who ownes a ceramic shop in town.The carved wagon will be part of a display which features ceramic reproductions of the eight Carlsberg horses.
The precisely carved wagon is made of black cherry wood and the under-carriage is made of elm.
There are 148 total inches of trim on the wagon and the back of the wagon bears an image of the northern wind carried by four horses.
There are even carved crowns on the hubcaps of each wheel and two tiney men seated at the front of the wagon. It took Donohue about three months to complete the project.
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Carlesberg Wagon carved by Leo Donohue1985
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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This carving of the MacKenzie Coat of Arms was completed about 1985 by Leo Donohue for Mac MacKenzie of Renfrew Ontario.68
MacKenzie Coat of Arms carved by Leo Donohue1985
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Terry MacKenzie
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Donohue recalls carving when he was young and in 1948 he entered a carved miniarure truck in the Ottawa Exhibition and placed first. The winning prize was just over two dollars.70
Ottawa Ex 1948 - First Prize1948
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Heavy draft horses and wagon carved by Leo Donohue of Renfrew Ontario72
Horses and wagon carved by Leo DonohueCirca 1995
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Heavy draft horses and sleighload of logs carved by Leo Donohue of Renfrew Ontario.74
Horses and sleigh carved by Leo DonohueCirca 1985
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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A butternut carving of a team of horses and sleigh presented to the McDougal Mill Museum by Leo Donohue to mark the official opening of it's 1985 season.76
Horses and sleigh from butternut1985
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Credits:McDougall Mill Museum Renfrew
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At age 84 Leo Donohue continues to enjoy his craft in his spare time. Here in his workshop, one of his signature Heavy Draft Horses emerges from its hiding in a block of wood. |
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