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31 posts in 247 days
Location: Florence, Oregon
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Wood carver of over 60 years, some limited "woodworking" experience, though there's a point at which the two activities merge and I've crossed over the line several times in projects.
Though I've done some two dimensional projects (Pyrography (wood and leather), water and oil painting, I tend to find the two dimensional projects boring! I have designed a number of monographs, which I have used to ID my projects, as well to enhance others.
Most of my early projects would be classified as whittling, with increasing use of mallets and gouges as my skills (available time and wealth) increased. At this point in my life I'd consider myself as a "talented" but no longer "driven" wood carver, and certainly not, .. ABSOLUTELY NOT .. an "artist." I would consider that label an insult.
I will post some of my work on line (here) but the number of my projects would bore even me in trying to go through them.
I look for ideas on line, but I no longer use patterns I find interesting without modification, often to the point that the original design is unrecognizable.
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| commented on | The Devil is in the details | 08-08-2021 11:51 PM |
| added project | No wine .. it's time! | 08-08-2021 08:49 PM |
| added project | The Devil is in the details | 08-05-2021 11:14 PM |
| added project | Past, Present and | 07-06-2021 12:54 AM |
| added project | Wood Duck | 07-05-2021 11:46 PM |
| added project | Go Fish | 06-19-2021 07:38 PM |
| added project | "Snoopy," Scouting and a little whimsey | 04-12-2021 12:23 AM |
| commented on | Oops, nailed it! | 04-11-2021 11:32 PM |
| added project | Display Stand | 04-07-2021 12:52 AM |
| commented on | Dining table - out of the fire | 04-06-2021 11:52 PM |
| added project | Bellamy Eagle and Half Hull | 03-30-2021 12:34 AM |
| replied on | I have some questions on woodworking as a whole. | 03-29-2021 11:56 PM |
| commented on | Bellamy Eagle | 03-21-2021 09:21 PM |
| added project | Bellamy Eagle | 03-19-2021 11:31 PM |
| commented on | A dozen roses, - 3? | 03-19-2021 11:04 PM |
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mikeacg
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#1 posted 02-08-2021 01:55 AM
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Quite a good variety of projects so far!!!
Looking forward to see what else you are doing…
Mike
-- Mike, A Yooper with a drawl, http://www.artcentergraphics.com
Overthehill
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#2 posted 02-12-2021 01:17 AM
My intent on displaying the latest picture was to show that being restricted to materials, designs (simple or complex) provided by other carvers or others perception of “art”, “Art” or even “Craftsmanship” is limiting! It’s what you (not others) find appealing and inspiring! Think beyond the box, find new approaches, use new materials, etc. God (and nature) have provided you with the tools (mind and body) to find joy in life. Life is short, don’t waste it!
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