Panoramic relief of Dickens Village

I wish I could carve like this. I have been trying to include carving in my furniture work, but I am not talented enough to do what you are able to do.

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

I’ve always liked this one Dick! From scrap wood none the less…

Good Job. I having carving tools but haven’t attempted to use this for something as good as this.

-- There are three types of people in the world, those who can count and those who can't!

Thanks !!
I just added a new image, for a little better look.

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ok.. best yet.
wow… the details!!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (https://www.facebook.com/DebbiePribele, Young Living Wellness )

Dick, this is a treasure as are the rest of your works. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

I’m curious, how many hours on that piece? I’ve never done any carving other than on a pine board for woodcut prints back in school.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Thanks everyone
I usually never keep a record of my time, But I estimate on this one could be 40 to 60 hours.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

I think this may be your best one yet. Have you even taught anyone how to carve, you seem like you’d be a good teacher since you are so good at it?

Diane

Thanks Diane, I taught a few classes shortly after I retired. It was fun, but I never seem to have enough time for the other things I like to do. There’s never a dull moment.
One class I taught how to carve this Hummingbird. It was a 6 hour class of 6 people.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Dick -

I somehow missed this one. Great work as always! I love your carving – wish I could do the same. My wife and I also collect Dept 56 – it is a bit of an addiction! Again, I greatly admire your work.

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David,
Thank you for your kind comments. You must have spotted this from the shuffle.
I’ve discovered some things I missed myself.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Dick -

I am using the shuffle feature to my amazement of how much I have missed – such a prolific group! Also, my shop & computer time fluxuates with demands of the wife and regular work! :-)

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David-
It sounds to me like you’re a normal human being. ;)

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LOL!
Thanks Dick.

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Beautifully carved, Dick. Fine job.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over two decades.