- Paul Hanis -
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- Alaskan Artist & Sculptor -

 
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- Wood Carvings -

- Steel Metalsmithing -

- Ice and Snow Sculpture -

- Custom Commissions -


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I have been living, adventuring, and making art in Alaska for 22 years. I work primarily in sculpture, preferring the hands-on tactile experience of shaping and forming a material into an object that can be experienced in 3 dimensions. I have extensive experience in subtractive carving and additive steel work. My inspiration is primarily derived from the natural world. Read more on my About page, or check out my Blog for more in-depth stories about my work and processes. I am currently open for commissions, please Contact me to learn more.


Featured Highlights

Here are some notable moments in my career recently. Check out the New Work page for a more comprehensive list of my most recent projects.

Salmon and Bear Restaurant

McCarthy, Alaska
This giant wood carving is ready for hibernation! Check out more on this project on the New Work, Alaska Wood Carving, and Commission pages.

As seen on “Best In Snow”

Streaming on Disney+! As the lead snow carver for the red team, Hakuna Matata, you’ll see me guiding my teammates through the process of bringing their snow sculpture into reality. It was an honor to be one of “Snowdome’s finest carvers,” check it out!
Photo credit: BEST IN SNOW. Team Hakuna Matata/Southern Snow. (Disney/Todd Wawrychuk)

 

Artwork Galleries


 
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Video

For those that enjoy videos the reel below is a short mashup of my work. I will be hosting some of the other reels that I produce on my Blog page so be sure to check those out if you’re interested. The best way to see ALL of the video media I produce is to follow my social media pages on the platform of your choice, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. Thanks for watching!

A quick portfolio summary - a mashup of some of my sculptures and photos of Alaska’s amazing wilderness.