Galveston Texas Tree Sculptures

This sculpture located at 1620 Sealy is entitled "Birds of Galveston," by artist Dayle Lewis

Ike, a category 2  hurricane by the time it hit Galveston Island on

September 13, 2008, covered land with salt water. The trees that weren't damaged by the wind of the storm were still met with the ill effects of the storm. The salt water led to the demise of many of the islands oldest trees. Some were 100 years old.  Those trees had witnessed a lot of history.

A few months after the hurricane artists sculptured what was left of some of the majestic oak trees. Now instead of the shade of the large beautiful old oaks lining the sidewalks and yards of the beautiful homes in the neighborhood, there are artistic sculptures of wood.  Everyone is invited to view the sculptures along the neighborhood streets. 

I love trees. Old trees, unique trees, big trees, colorful trees, I just love trees. We have made u-turns and gone back a mile or two just because I have seen a tree on the side of the road. I found the perfect tree once.  It was in Cowpens National Battlefield in Chesnee, South Carolina. It was a gorgeous tree, very colorful and perfectly shaped. A fine specimen.

  When I heard of the tree sculptures in Galveston I just had to go see them. We were going to Moody Gardens so we planned the trees into our trip.  They were beautiful!  What a wonderful idea to preserve the history of a long standing oak in such a historical town. 

My favorite carvings are Birds of Galveston and The Wizard of Oz. 

This sculpture located at 902 Ball is entitled "Pod of Dolphins and Mermaid," by artist Earl Jones.

This sculpture located at 1618 Church is entitled "Pelican Sitting on Piling," by artist Dayle Lewis

This sculpture located at 1028 Winnie is entitled "Monument to Galveston’s Trees," by artist Jim Phillips.

This sculpture located at 1702 Winnie is entitled "Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz," by artist Jim Phillips.

This sculpture was done in honor of King Wallis Vidor a director of the film, The Wizard of Oz. He was born in this home. It was carved from a 90 year old oak. 

This sculpture located at 1609 Postoffice Street is entitled "Large Pelican," by artist Jim Phillips.

This sculpture located at 1620 Sealy is entitled "Birds of Galveston," by artist Dayle Lewis

This sculpture located at 1228 Sealy (facing 13th Street) is entitled "Great Dane," by artist Dayle Lewis.

This sculpture located at 1717 Ball is entitled "Geisha," by artist Jim Phillips.

The plaque on the left is the water line from hurricane Ike

This sculpture located at 1717 Ball is entitled "Sister Angels," by artist Dayle Lewis.

This sculpture located at 1428 Church is entitled "Mermaid Holding Clam Shell," by artist Dayle Lewis.

This sculpture located at 1615 Ball is entitled "Toad," by artist Dayle Lewis.

This sculpture located at 1302 Ball is entitled "Squirrel with Acorn," by artist Dayle Lewis.

This sculpture located at 1302 Ball is entitled "Dolphin, Eel, and Dorado," by artist Dayle Lewis.

This sculpture located at 1820 Winnie is entitled "Yellow Lab," by artist Dayle Lewis.

The artists of the Galveston Tree Sculptures:

James D. Phillips 

Dayle K. Lewis 

Earl Jones