Running Woods

Wooden Running Art and Willis River Trail Races   Running Woods This website will serve the combined purpose of displaying some of my "Running Woods" Art as well as being the website for the Swinging Bridge 50K Trail Run, and the Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run The trail runs have been held for the last five years in Cumberland State Forest in Cumberland Virginia. In 2000 through 2004 there were three races held in December: a 50K, 35K and 10 Mile. In 2005 and 2006 there will be only the Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run in December. The Bear Creek 10 Mile is on December 3, 2006 The Swinging Bridge 50K Trail run will be held January 20, 2007 For entry information and forms, email: trailrnr@comcast.net Welcome to the Running Woods website. It is an evolving site. The artwork displayed here includes a variety of wall mounting and free standing pieces. My work has been commissioned as originally designed awards for races and for individual gifts. But my techniques and designs are constantly evolving. If you have comments or questions, please email me at: trailrnr@comcast.net Kevin O'Connor Youngblood 5K 1st Place Woman Award My Running Woods Art clearly emphasizes the form, motion and moods of running. I utilize several techniques and forms in my work. You will see on this site examples of: * RELIEF CUTTING - where the design or figure has been cut to protrude from the background and surrounding wood. * INTARSIA - where pieces of the design are cut and pieced together, not unlike a jigsaw. The pieces are often cut from different woods and or stained to enhance the design. *PYROGRAPHY - where I will burn into the wood additional aspects of the design to complement the cutting. Bear Creek Recent Race Awards