Jesse Aaron

In his eighties, Jesse J. Aaron prayed for a new career after selling his nursery to raise money for his wife's cataract surgery. In response, God told Aaron to carve wood.

Using a chain saw and other tools, he "released" images of people and animals that he claimed already existed in the wood.

He continued carving until his death at age 92. Born in Lake City, Florida, Aaron set up his studio in his Gainesville home, attracting many visitors from the art community.