Retired dairy farmers out in Kentucky, Lonnie & Twyla Money now use the converted milking barn as their studio. There they create whimsical depictions of both wild and domestic creatures, carving and painting wondrous pieces that range from smaller ornament-sized pieces to life-sized sculptures full of character and playfulness.
During Lonnie’s earlier artistic pursuits, he would carve many small animals, paint them, and show his family and friends. His audience reacted with both delight and a bit of confusion, as his carvings displayed the amazing detailing and scale still present today, yet the colors he chose were never ‘quite right’. This was when Lonnie discovered he was colorblind.
During this period in the early 90’s, Twyla began assisting Lonnie, expanding their output and taking over most of the painting responsibilities. They have been co-creating ever since, producing the highly distinguishable and finely crafted, carved, and painted animals for which they have become well-known.
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Selected Works
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3 Redwings on Driftwood
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Driftwood Base
size: 18 3/4" Tall
$250.-
(LM329)
Crowing Rooster
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 13 1/4" Tall
$125.-
(LM327)
10 Bird Tree
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Rhododendron Branch
size: 35 X 30"
$575.-
(LM319 - Shipping Unavailable)
Green Gar
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Metal Fins
size: 24" Long
$235.-
(LM311)
Birds in Flight
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 7" Wingspan, Approx. Size
$ 50.- Each (LM177)
Blue River Fish
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Metal Fins
size: 22" Long
$235.-
(LM310)
3 Birds on Driftwood
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Driftwood Base
size: 19" Tall
$250.-
(LM323)
Red Sidewinder
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Metal Tongue
size: 38 5/8" Long
$235.-
(LM314)
3 Friends on Driftwood
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Driftwood Base
size: 21 1/4" Tall
$250.-
(LM322)
Dainty Twig Chickens
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wood Base
size: 7" Approx. Height
$50.- Each (LM116)
Salmon Swimmer
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Metal Fins
size: 22" Long
$235.-
(LM309)
Little Chunky Chickens
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wood Base
size: 6 1/2" Approx. Height
$50.- Each (LM117)
3 Twyla Birds on Driftwood
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Driftwood Base
size: 23 1/2" Tall
$250.-
(LM321)
Birdies on Tree Stumps
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Wood Base
size: 6" Approx. Height
$50.- Each (LM140)
Wren and Bluebirds on Driftwood
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Driftwood Base
size: 22 3/4" Tall
$250.-
(LM324)
Twig Chickens
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Natural Wood Base
size: 12" Approx. Height
$60. - Each (LM118)
Birdies on Driftwood
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wire Feet, Natural Driftwood Base
size: 6" Approx. Height
$60.- Each (LM328)
Critter Ornaments
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 6 1/2" Approx. Height
$45.- Each (LM100)