Hello There!

Bethany a woman with tattoos on her arms, dark hair, and wearing a white shirt, smiling and resting her chin on her hands while sitting in ARQ Barn's field of tall, blooming yellow sunflowers on a sunny day.

photo by Sara Tro

navy blue and pine hand carved design of a fish leaping out of the water with cattails and a flying insect that it appears to be trying to catch.

About the art

I take great pride in the heirloom quality of my pieces. Crafted with care and attention to detail, each carving is designed to be cherished for years to come. I believe in the importance of transparent pricing and fair compensation, ensuring that every project reflects the value of the time and effort invested.

My pricing structure is $25/hour + materials. all materials are rounded to the nearest $5 in an effort to keep my pricing a bit more uniform to the eye. If you’ve found my work in a gallery chances are that there has been a gallery fee added to the price. Please reach out to me if you would like to see the pricing breakdown on any of my pieces.

Decorative circular wood plaque with carved hellebores floral design featuring purple flowers and leaves on a light pine, with a purple border.
black and pine hand carved image of a black cat resting on a woven chair
a lone goat stands in the middle of a field surrounded by thistle with a small home behind it, hand carved pine with black paint

About the artist

I’m Bethany Parisi, a modern folk artist raised in New England, now calling the Finger Lakes, NY home.  I have always been captivated by the world of art, both as a viewer and a creator. I hand-carve low relief images into a variety of softwoods. My current wood carvings are a direct reflection of what brings me joy. Many of my carvings are made of old wood salvaged from antique objects or are local softwoods from a small local woman owned sawmill. I've drawn inspiration from my hikes in nature and the bold aesthetics of Traditional American Tattoos, I hope my art reflects a timeless harmony between the past and the present, inviting viewers to explore the beauty of tradition in a contemporary context. One thing I know for sure: when inspiration strikes, I turn to carving to capture my memories.

Black and pine, carved candle holder with a white pillar candle lit in center