‘God gave us five senses’: Venezuelan wood sculptor carves out his legacy in the Pacific Northwest

By: Monica Carrillo-Casas

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 756

Last Updated: 1 month ago

Every day after working as a financial analyst, Luis Pérez goes to his garage to look for his next project.

Maybe a bear or a mysterious-looking fox. Either way, Pérez said he never does the same project twice.

“I like to experiment with different colors of the wood,” he said in Spanish.

Originally from Venezuela, Pérez said his love for wood sculpting started during his teenage years. His dad took on lots of hobbies and …

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