Brad Sells
American
Tennessee sculptor Brad Sells explores the relationship between man and tree in his sculptural woodwork. He approaches each piece with a strong sense of reverence for his medium, aiming to enhance the wood's natural qualities, not change them.
"A tree is a selfless mentor inspiring me to reveal its beauty, its truth," says Sells.
From the studio in his hometown of Cookeville, TN, Sells begins the carving process with a hand-selected solid piece of wood anywhere from 15 to 300 pounds. The selection is intuitive, based on the wood's character—its color, texture, grain, growth rings, and even smell.
He then begins to carve, sometimes starting with a chainsaw and eventually moving to smaller, handheld tools. Starting from the wood's natural edge, he cuts deeper to reveal the tree's story as he follows the wood's natural patterns.
"As I carve deeper into a piece," says Sells, "I am carving through time and space captured in those growth rings. For me, it's like trying to grasp the universe."
Sells often likens his process to improvisational jazz—a freedom of exploration that becomes a form of meditation.
The results are intricate, uniquely shaped vessels. The tree’s history and character are enhanced by hand-tinting and embellishment influenced by the wood’s natural pattern.(Biography provided by Chauvet Arts)
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Cutting Board
Located in Nashville, TN
Cutting Board, crafted by Nashville artist Brad Sells, is a beautiful sculpture made from maple wood. This piece would make a great addition to any home!
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood, Maple
Amalfi Coast
Located in Nashville, TN
Amalfi Coast by Brad Sells is an interesting mixed media painting on canvas. The texture and color contrast create a dynamic composition.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Canvas, Mixed Media
K2
Located in Nashville, TN
K2 by Brad Sells is a beautiful, rustic sculpture made from maple burl.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Celestial Horizon
Located in Nashville, TN
Celestial Horizon by Brad Sells is a beautiful sculpture crafted from yellow wood and hand tinted.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Dogwood Blossom
Located in Nashville, TN
Dogwood Blossom by Brad Sells is a beautiful sculpture crafted from maple burl.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Candy Dish
Located in Nashville, TN
Candy Dish by Brad Sells is a beautiful sculpture crafted from maple wood that make a great addition to any space.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
El Capitan
Located in Nashville, TN
El Capitan by Brad Sells is a beautiful sculpture crafted from maple.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Flying Buttress
Located in Nashville, TN
Flying Buttress by Brad Sells is a beautiful sculpture crafted from yellow wood and hand tinted.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Stalactite
Located in Nashville, TN
Stalactite by Brad Sells is a beautiful sculpture crafted from indian rosewood with hand tint.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Saturn Moon
Located in Nashville, TN
Saturn Moon by Nashville Artist, Brad Sells, is a beautiful sculpture made from tamarind wood with hand tint.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Experiment in Time + Space
Located in Nashville, TN
Experiment in Time + Space is a beautiful sculpture made from spalted yellowwood burl with hand tint.
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Wood
Garden of Angels
Located in Nashville, TN
Cuban mahogany with hand tint by Tennessee sculptor Brad Sells. Sells explores the relationship between man and tree in his sculptural woodwork. He approaches each piece with a stron...
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Mahogany
Origins of the Universe
Located in Nashville, TN
Indian Rosewood with hand tint by Tennessee sculptor Brad Sells. Sells explores the relationship between man and tree in his sculptural woodwork. He approaches each piece with a stro...
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2010s Contemporary Brad Sells
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Rosewood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 1.50 inches
"Jewel" Length: 1.63 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to create...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 1.13 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to create one-of-a-kind handmade wood...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 1 inch
"Jewel" Length: 1.50 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to create one-...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 1.375 inches
"Jewel" Length: 1.375 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to crea...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 1 inch
"Jewel" Length: 1.75 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to create one-...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 0.75 inches
"Jewel" Length: 1.50 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to create...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 0.63 inches
"Jewel" Length: 1.63 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to create...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 0.63 inches
"Jewel" Length: 1.13 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to create one-of-a-kind handmade wood bracelets. This particular piece features a thin, medium-tone band with a hand-tinted yellow...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Vada Jane Bracelet
Located in Nashville, TN
Band Width: 3/4 inches
"Jewel" Length: 1 1/4 inches
Vada Jane is a jewelry brand founded by Tennessee wood sculptor Brad Sells and his daughter Vada. The two work together to creat...
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2010s Brad Sells
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Wood
Joana's Orchard
Located in Nashville, TN
“Joana’s Orchard” is a hand-carved wood sculpture made of Tennessee applewood by artist Brad Sells. It is part of his ongoing series of forms called “vessels.” This particular style ...
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2010s Abstract Brad Sells
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Wood
Rainbow Falls
Located in Nashville, TN
"Rainbow Falls" is a hand-carved wood sculpture made of spalted red maple burl by Tennessee artist Brad Sells. It is part of his ongoing series of fo...
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2010s Abstract Brad Sells
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Wood, Maple
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