White Sperm Whale Plaque ("Moby") is an original piece of art by Wendy Lichtensteiger. It is carved and hand painted with a unique antique finish. With these whales, Wendy continues the tradition of Wick Ahrens in her Vermont woodworking shop. This white sperm whale plaque comes in a variety of different styles and sizes. These plaques would make the perfect addition to the home of any Moby Dick enjoyer!

Materials

Native Vermont Basswood

About the Artist

Sincerely enamored with nature, Wendy Lichtensteiger has been documenting its offerings since her childhood on Erskine Lake, NJ. By direct observation and through photographs, sketches, and natural found objects, Wendy has developed a deep respect for the mysterious wonders of plants and animals and the integrated relationship they maintain.

After studying Studio Art at Arizona State University and moving back to the east coast to help open the Wooden Feather Folk Art Gallery, Wendy underwent a 5 year apprenticeship with her father Lance, himself a woodcarver of over 35 years. Having honed her woodcarving skills on the Jersey shore, she has built a woodshop of her own in the wooded mountains of Vermont.

In 2012, friend and sculptor Wick Ahrens called upon Wendy to assist him with his carving as his health began to fail. Wick is a renowned whale sculptor who was mentored by artist and whale carver Clark Voorhees. With 12 years of carving under her belt, Wendy quickly stepped up and aided Wick in the creation of his wall plaques and his one of a kind museum pieces. When Wick officially retired, he asked Wendy to keep up the tradition of the whales in Vermont.

Explore her collection.