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Lifestyle
Arnold resident is carving herself a niche in the local art scenePublished 07/20/08
In the world of Amy Maddox, Navy midshipmen and Army cadets are mere pawns. And they're headed for battle in perpetuity on a gridiron of her making.
J. Henson — The Capital
Artist Amy Maddox holds some of the figurines of watermen she’s carved. Ms. Maddox learned the basics of carving from her grandfather, and then used it to create lifelike birds and wildlife as well as whimsical folk art. She’s well-known for her handmade chess sets that take their theme from the annual Army-Navy football game. Ms. Maddox, 33, of Arnold, is known around town for her intricately carved chess sets depicting the annual Army-Navy football battle. But Ms. Maddox, a college student who ultimately wants to teach art therapy, also carves competition-level birds, folk art pieces like Caribbean Santas and weathered watermen, and jewelry. "I've been told that if I remove them from the window, people get disturbed," said Sandra Pezzoli, owner of Gallery 1683 in Annapolis,...
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