Kris Connors · Nickelsville, Virginia · Custom sculpture & carved signs

Made to take shape.

A characterful sign.
A sculpture with a story.
Something entirely your own.

Discuss your idea

Custom commissions.
Crafted by a family business.

Illustrative abstract walnut relief with a carving gouge and wood shavings — AI-generated material study · Not client work, premises or tools.

THE POSSIBILITIES

Dimensional signs ↗Custom sculpture ↗Carved details ↗

WOOD · BRONZE · CONCRETE · RESIN · METAL · CLAY · FOAMFrom Virginia.
Shipping across the U.S.

01 / A world beyond the ordinary

Your idea.
Another dimension.

From a business identity you can reach out and touch to wildlife with real presence. Explore the possibilities, then talk with Kris about a piece of your own.

Sculpture, carved signs and fine crafts.
Different materials. One creative conversation.

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Dimensional & carved signs

Bring a name, logo or place into three dimensions. Carved and sculptural signs can be made in wood, PVC board or HDU foam, with the material chosen around the design.

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Wildlife & figurative sculpture

Animals, birds, sea creatures, portraits and figures — made in materials ranging from wood and bronze to concrete, clay, metal, foam and resin. Stump carving offers another way to create a sculptural focal point.

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Architectural details & furniture

Ornamental carvings and custom carved furniture bring sculptural detail into a space. Share the setting, scale and character you have in mind.

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Land animals ↗Birds ↗Sea creatures ↗Other designs ↗

The original portfolio

See what takes shape.

Discover completed commissions and their stories on the studio's existing website.

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02 / From conversation to commission

It starts with
“What if?”

You don't need a finished design to begin. A subject, a location or a rough idea gives the conversation somewhere to start.

01 — IMAGINE

Talk through the idea.

Discuss the design, size, materials and where the piece will live. Send the details and any references that help explain your vision.

02 — REFINE

Give it a clear direction.

A sketch or photo helps you and the artist agree on the design before carving begins. A written work order records the project details.

03 — CREATE

Make room for the real thing.

After approval, a deposit secures a place in the schedule. The remaining balance is due when the project is finished.

Every commission is individual. Discuss timing, material, delivery and the project quote directly with Kris.

A creative outlet. A family business.

Built around
the joy of making.

2004

The year an experiment with a carving chainsaw began a new chapter.

Meet Kris Connors.

What began as a personal creative outlet grew, one request at a time, into a full-time family business. The work expanded from wood into concrete, resin, metal, clay, bronze and foam — and into dimensional signs.

Based in Nickelsville, Virginia, Custom Sculpture & Sign Co. ships pieces across the United States.

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Before we begin

A few useful details.

Which material is right for my project?

The studio works across wood, bronze, concrete, foam, resin, metal and clay. For dimensional signs, options include wood, PVC and HDU foam. Discuss the design and display setting before choosing.

How do I care for a wood carving?

Care depends on the finish and display location. Outdoor wood needs appropriate protection and periodic maintenance; natural splitting can occur. Ask Kris for guidance for your specific piece.

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Can I visit the shop?

Visitors are welcome, but hours are not fixed. Please call before visiting the shop at 127 Wampler St., Nickelsville, Virginia 24271.

03 / Let's make something personal