it's CARV'd is a small, personalized slate lettering and carving studio founded in the beginning of the COVID pandemic, in April 2020 and is located in scenic, Orange County New York. I use a variety of steel and carbide chisels', steel hammer (also called a dummy), crafting each piece by hand, never by machinery. I am honored to be one of the few African American stone artisans that practices the art of stone carving and cutting letters in the United States of America. My goal is not only to create beautiful art that will last a lifetime, but to keep the ancient art of stone letter cutting by hand alive and pass this art down to the next generation.
By working with me, you will have a work of art that you can pass down to your future generations. I hope to create with you soon! |
![]() Grae Wellness carving for the Grae Wellness Headquarters, with founder and visionary, Tim Grae,
Grae Wellness
![]() Beautiful purple slate carving for Orange Nursery and Stone Supply highlighting owner Joe's yearly cross country trips with his beautiful rescue dog, Halo.
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Latest News & Projects:
1/14/21: Andra F. Roig, Jr. is honored to be featured in an article for Hudson Valley Magazine, detailing Andra's story of creating it's CARV'd during the COVID pandemic and how he co-founded Father's Love, Father's Heal, alongside Willie Alva, as a supportive community for fathers during the COVID pandemic.
12/30/20: it's CARV'd is honored to be highlighted in an article featuring Kwoka Farms, for Hudson Valley Magazine. Kwoka Farms, in Pine Bush N.Y., hosts photo shoots for everything from Hudson Valley engagements and weddings, to holiday cards with its Huacaya alpacas. No matter the occasion, the sweet alpacas are the perfect Hudson Valley addition to picture-perfect photo sessions. Because of this, Kwoka Farm hosts family-friendly photo packages for the holidays, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and everything in-between. it's CARV'd has the honor of carving the Kwoka Farm identifying sign, which will be displayed in front of the farm.
12/09/20: it's CARV'd is extremely excited to announce that all new commissions will receive a beautiful, one of a kind, photo book. I take photos of the entire process, from the sketches of the initial designs, to the completion of your project. Your glossy, hi-res photography book, is almost as beautiful as the the carve itself. Almost. "Your project is very personal to you. That makes it very personal to me. I take your vision and feelings and convey it to stone, so that it will last multiple lifetimes."
—Andra F. Roig, Jr.
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![]() Commissioned identifying sign for Kwoka Farm. 2ft x 2ft carved in Pennsylvania blue stone.
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![]() Purple slate carving for Orange Nursery and Stone Supply, a great supporter of it’s CARV’d
![]() "K" cut into Pennsylvania blue stone 12in x 6in. For Sale
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![]() "Stay Focused" in these trying times. Carved in purple Vermont slate. 21in x 14.5in For Sale
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![]() Commissioned Somo Monarks inscription in purple slate with green highlights. Somo Monarks
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10/20/20: Andra F. Roig, Jr. was honored to be one of the artists showcased at "Shadows," presented by Guerrilla Art Shows, curated by Louis Angel @guerrillaartshows
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