M. JULIAN ISAACSON

Description of Art

Hand carved marble and hardwood images utilizing hammer and chisel

Artist Biography

M. Julian Isaacson is a self-trained artist and sculptor. He has been designing and creating unique sculptures in stone and hardwood for over 40 years. His unique background influences his works of art. Julian was born and raised in Vermont and is a direct descendant of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma through his mother Eileen, and of Russian-Jewish descent through his paternal grandparents. The Osage Nation is a sovereign, self-governing, federally-recognized Indian tribe. Both of his parents were artists; he grew up amidst their work. Julian followed in the field of sculpture utilizing hammer and chisel to create his works of art. Years of working with stone carving and wood carving tools has impacted the detail of the two- and three-dimensional pieces that Julian has created. He does his stone carving outside during the more temperate months outside his gallery in Stockbridge Vermont. He works on his wood carving when winter months kick in, working primarily in Vermont hardwoods and fruitwoods. His wood carving pieces are remarkable in their life-like appearance. His stone carvings reflect an amazing detail due to the fact that he works with hammer and chisel to create the images and “stories” in stone. Stone carving and wood carving by hand is a rare talent.