here is my first-ever,
hand whittled project....
hand whittled project....
"Zeke"
does he look frightened to you?he should...
you would too
if you saw me coming at you with a sharp knife!
he's only about 2" across and with his stem is only a scant 3" high.
I have been wanting to try my hand at carving
for a loooong time....
and especially after seeing Tony Costanza's & Vaughn Rawson's
AWESOME
for a loooong time....
and especially after seeing Tony Costanza's & Vaughn Rawson's
AWESOME
carvings at last year's
Ghoultide Gatherings show...
Ghoultide Gatherings show...
So I purchased a carving knife, a set of gouges and chisels,
some basswood and a book...
and this is my result!
I will try my hand at a witch (what else?) next, so stay tuned!!
some basswood and a book...
and this is my result!
I will try my hand at a witch (what else?) next, so stay tuned!!
do any of you out there in blog-land whittle?
I 'wood' love to see your pics!
I 'wood' love to see your pics!
Thunderstorms today...we need the rain, but it's still hot!
Blessings from the Farm,
Lori
I wood have never known this was your first one. He looks perfect to me.
ReplyDeletethanks Judy!!!
ReplyDelete~L
Lori, you are amazing! Everything you try your hand at you are good at! Love your first carving. I tried years ago but just couldn't get the hang of it. Perhaps I didn't try long enough but I think I am most happy working with fiber.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute. I love the way his eyes are looking very nervously to the side. Great job, as always.
ReplyDeleteKim
Hi Lori~
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love working with fiber too, but sometimes need a 'hard' craft for my hands & mind to do...
I don't think my 'Zeke' is the greatest, but I'm proud of him being my first!!!
~L
Hi Kim!
ReplyDeleteThanks! yepper...he's nervous alrighty!!! looks kinda paranoid, huh? LOL
~L
Wow! I'm impressed! I just love him - he's perfectly frightful!!! Keep up the great work! Hope to see some of your carvings on Etsy or Ebay :)
ReplyDeleteMy great uncle was a carver and I inherited some of his pieces, but I have never tried my hand. I love that stitching can be ripped, but am not sure what would happen to a mistake while carving.
I love Tony Costanza's work and have been collecting since he was a high school teacher doing it on the side...
Keep up the great work ~ You are such a multi-talented artist!!
Blessings, Patti
He is very cute, nice job! If you need extra carving stuff..come get Lee's..he never uses it!! One bird and he was done. Have a good afternoon...millstonemecantile
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud of him!! He's unique, scary and cute at the same time!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool..I love it..Well done!!I remember my grandpa whittling when I was young..
ReplyDeleteYou sure look like you have been whittling for a long time. Your first piece looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteZeke is adorable, Lori...and you are simply amazing! Is there anything you can't master?? I anna be like you when I grow up!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the booth win!!
Hi Lori! I LOVE him!!!!!! He is quite wonderful!!!!! You ARE great at everything you do!!!!!! Many hugs, Candy
ReplyDeleteToo cute....you are so talented!!
ReplyDelete~Melissa~