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Christopher B.
Wagner

Christopher B. Wagner

Just an artist in his studio. Thanks @matneygallery for image.

Just an artist in his studio. Thanks @matneygallery for image.

I had such a fun workshop @gloucesterarts last weekend. Everyone was super engaged and made some really cool pieces. Makes me excited for my next workshop coming up in November @muscarellemuseum

I had such a fun workshop @gloucesterarts last weekend. Everyone was super engaged and made some really cool pieces. Makes me excited for my next workshop coming up in November @muscarellemuseum

Had a fabulous time exhibiting at @gloucesterarts the space and community are great. So many wonderful conversations and interactions. Thanks for having me and I look forward to future workshops.

Had a fabulous time exhibiting at @gloucesterarts the space and community are great. So many wonderful conversations and interactions. Thanks for having me and I look forward to future workshops.

Reclaimed; Carved & Cast, is open through August. So happy to have the opportunity to display my art @gloucesterarts . Great community worth the visit. #woodcarving #virginiaart

Reclaimed; Carved & Cast, is open through August. So happy to have the opportunity to display my art @gloucesterarts . Great community worth the visit. #woodcarving #virginiaart

Thanks @onefishstudio for getting some pictures of the aluminum pour for the summer casting camp put on by @muscarellemuseum a whole bunch of fun. #aluminum #artstudio #artistlife

Thanks @onefishstudio for getting some pictures of the aluminum pour for the summer casting camp put on by @muscarellemuseum a whole bunch of fun. #aluminum #artstudio #artistlife

Getting older means pouring metal from my knees because I didn't want to bend over that far. @muscarellemuseum and @onefishstudio had a great summer casting camp this week. Such a great group of interns and volunteers to work with.
#metalcasting #foundry @william_and_mary

Getting older means pouring metal from my knees because I didn't want to bend over that far. @muscarellemuseum and @onefishstudio had a great summer casting camp this week. Such a great group of interns and volunteers to work with.
#metalcasting #foundry @william_and_mary

My wall hanging sculpture selection @gloucesterarts

My wall hanging sculpture selection @gloucesterarts

@gloucesterarts

@gloucesterarts

"Box Turtle Panel", 2025
@gloucesterarts
Opening Friday August 1, 5:30-7:30

"Box Turtle Panel", 2025
@gloucesterarts
Opening Friday August 1, 5:30-7:30

"Held Perspective, Owl" 2025
Reclaimed Lumber, Milk Paint, Aluminum, Magnets, and Enamel
@gloucesterarts opening Friday

"Held Perspective, Owl" 2025
Reclaimed Lumber, Milk Paint, Aluminum, Magnets, and Enamel
@gloucesterarts opening Friday

Show opening this Friday 5:30 to 7:30.
Reclaimed; Carved & Cast
@gloucesterarts

Show opening this Friday 5:30 to 7:30.
Reclaimed; Carved & Cast
@gloucesterarts

Some bronze space critters patinaed for my @gloucesterarts show opening next Friday.

Some bronze space critters patinaed for my @gloucesterarts show opening next Friday.

Finishing up work for Arts on Main in Gloucester VA. Show opening August 1. First time exhibiting cast aluminum. #williamsburgart #reclaimedwood #recycledart #gloucesterart #sculpture

Finishing up work for Arts on Main in Gloucester VA. Show opening August 1. First time exhibiting cast aluminum. #williamsburgart #reclaimedwood #recycledart #gloucesterart #sculpture

Bunch of Reclaimed aluminum castings for my upcoming exhibition @gloucesterarts

Bunch of Reclaimed aluminum castings for my upcoming exhibition @gloucesterarts

Summer faculty and staff metal pour. #sculpture #williamsburgart #metalcasting

Summer faculty and staff metal pour. #sculpture #williamsburgart #metalcasting

Kiln loaded and firing for our Friday pour.

Kiln loaded and firing for our Friday pour.

Kiln firing today and bronze pour on Friday. #sculpture #metalcasting

Kiln firing today and bronze pour on Friday. #sculpture #metalcasting

Absolutely hollow out a form this thick. This will be cast aluminum and a piece this thick would absolutely develop cracks and contraction holes as it cooled. #williamsburgart #sculpture #aluminum #casting

Absolutely hollow out a form this thick. This will be cast aluminum and a piece this thick would absolutely develop cracks and contraction holes as it cooled. #williamsburgart #sculpture #aluminum #casting

Casting in progress. #reclaimed #sculpture

Casting in progress. #reclaimed #sculpture

Building up waxes for metal pour. #williamsburgart #sculpture #crow

Building up waxes for metal pour. #williamsburgart #sculpture #crow

@matneygallery

@matneygallery

Gluing up the next block for carving. #woodcarving #reclaimedwood #woodworking

Gluing up the next block for carving. #woodcarving #reclaimedwood #woodworking

Sometimes it seems crazy that I will spend hours whittling each night after a full day of work, being a dad, and a husband. But who else is going to carve out my dreams.
#woodcarving #williamsburgart #carving #reclaimedwood

Sometimes it seems crazy that I will spend hours whittling each night after a full day of work, being a dad, and a husband. But who else is going to carve out my dreams.
#woodcarving #williamsburgart #carving #reclaimedwood

So many wood chips piling up. I always prefer the chips over the dust.

So many wood chips piling up. I always prefer the chips over the dust.

Carving a small handheld figure. #woodcarving #williamsburgart #carving #whittling

Carving a small handheld figure. #woodcarving #williamsburgart #carving #whittling

Carving a tire wasn't on my art bingo card.

Carving a tire wasn't on my art bingo card.

Sitting on a tire not a log but the World's not perfect.#woodcarving #woodsculpture #williamsburgart #reclaimedwood #carving #virginiaartist

Sitting on a tire not a log but the World's not perfect.#woodcarving #woodsculpture #williamsburgart #reclaimedwood #carving #virginiaartist

Some turtles riding on a tire for reasons.
#woodcarving #woodworking

Some turtles riding on a tire for reasons.
#woodcarving #woodworking

A beaver has decided he doesn't like accessibility to lake Matoaka. Heading to ramp 3.0 now.

A beaver has decided he doesn't like accessibility to lake Matoaka. Heading to ramp 3.0 now.

Super cute free art gallery in Alexandria.

Super cute free art gallery in Alexandria.

Froggo hadn't been seen in a few weeks but we were looking at our fish and heard him call. He seems to have found a new favorite perch underneath the waterfall, wet and hidden from view.

Froggo hadn't been seen in a few weeks but we were looking at our fish and heard him call. He seems to have found a new favorite perch underneath the waterfall, wet and hidden from view.

#williamsburgart #williamandmary #bronzepour #sculpture @william_and_mary

#williamsburgart #williamandmary #bronzepour #sculpture @william_and_mary

I'm liking my kids coloring on my drawings.

I'm liking my kids coloring on my drawings.

Installing a ramp for otters that I built so they can use a culvert to safely cross Jamestown road in Williamsburg.#reclaimedwood #animalcrossing #otters #wildlifecrossing

Installing a ramp for otters that I built so they can use a culvert to safely cross Jamestown road in Williamsburg.#reclaimedwood #animalcrossing #otters #wildlifecrossing

Had a fabulous time with an awesome class @gloucesterarts last weekend!

Had a fabulous time with an awesome class @gloucesterarts last weekend!

Great first day of a two day carving workshop @gloucesterarts

Great first day of a two day carving workshop @gloucesterarts

Man I love frogs. Just so damn much.#frog

Man I love frogs. Just so damn much.#frog

Pretty maple bench living @andrewsgallerywm come by take a seat and admire the art of @juan_brenner

Pretty maple bench living @andrewsgallerywm come by take a seat and admire the art of @juan_brenner

Lumber salvaged from trees on campus going into making benches for Andrews Gallery.

Lumber salvaged from trees on campus going into making benches for Andrews Gallery.

Some beautiful lumber salvaged from @william_and_mary and going to @andrewsgallerywm as new benches.

Some beautiful lumber salvaged from @william_and_mary and going to @andrewsgallerywm as new benches.

I have an upcoming two day workshop @gloucesterarts "Carving the Human Figure", Saturday, February 15 & Sunday, February 16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
There are still some spots available you can sign up at
https://www.gloucesterartsonmain.org/events/wood-carving-the-human-figure

I have an upcoming two day workshop @gloucesterarts "Carving the Human Figure", Saturday, February 15 & Sunday, February 16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
There are still some spots available you can sign up at
https://www.gloucesterartsonmain.org/events/wood-carving-the-human-figure

Working on a solar powered wood drying kiln for William and Mary. In the future all our classes should be able to use campus grown lumber aside from plywood that is.

#woodworking #williamandmary

Working on a solar powered wood drying kiln for William and Mary. In the future all our classes should be able to use campus grown lumber aside from plywood that is.

#woodworking #williamandmary

Glow of a successful bronze pour.
@william_and_mary

Glow of a successful bronze pour.
@william_and_mary

"Dome to Dome", view it at @matneygallery #woodcarving #woodsculpture #williamsburgart #turtle

"Dome to Dome", view it at @matneygallery #woodcarving #woodsculpture #williamsburgart #turtle

"Bison Building Blocks", 2024
Can be seen @matneygallery

"Bison Building Blocks", 2024
Can be seen @matneygallery

Come on down to @occasionforthearts open till 5pm today!

Come on down to @occasionforthearts open till 5pm today!

My girls are so freaking funny.

My girls are so freaking funny.

I have two pieces at the Matney Gallery in an exhibition of portraits. Opening tonight starting at 3pm.
#williamsburgart

I have two pieces at the Matney Gallery in an exhibition of portraits. Opening tonight starting at 3pm.
#williamsburgart

Yuri and Laika primed up in the studio last night. Nothing like the late nights before a show.

Yuri and Laika primed up in the studio last night. Nothing like the late nights before a show.

New paint job for an old portrait piece from the Veteran Portrait project with @paulxrutz. Decided to breath some new life into this guy.
#portrait #portlandart #portlandoregon #veteran

New paint job for an old portrait piece from the Veteran Portrait project with @paulxrutz. Decided to breath some new life into this guy.
#portrait #portlandart #portlandoregon #veteran

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