Pisatel & Knotsaw
Ever noticed how a knot in a log feels like a surprise twist in a story? It’s the tiny, stubborn anomaly that upends the whole grain—just like a sudden plot point that makes a narrative pop. What do you think, Knotsaw? How do you feel when you’re carving and a grain takes you in an unexpected direction?
You’re right, the grain’s a stubborn narrator. When it veers off my plan, I feel that tiny sting of surprise, like a punchline you didn’t see coming. I pause, let the wood tell me where it wants to go, then follow its groove. It’s the only time I actually trust the material to lead me, and I can’t help but grin when it ends up carving a story I didn’t write.