And the book writing continues… Here is a sneak preview of the first acanthus leaf project for my book. It is going to be a very basic leaf – showing certain aspects that are seen in most acanthus leaves (eyes, pipes, flowing vein lines, overlapping leaf sections). The projects and chapters following this first leaf […]
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Carving Flame Finials – Oh, my brain!
I recently had a client who asked me to help complete 3 traditional flame finials that he had started for a reproduction of a 1760’s secretary. I received one finial that was laid out and partially carved, one that was just turned, and a block of wood to be turned into the third finial. When I […]
My First Video with a “Special Guest” – Dan Hamilton
To this date, all of my video lessons that I have made for my online school have been filmed with just little ol’ me carving away and talking through the carving process. And now on to the next evolution – a guest artist! Several students have asked how to finish carvings on soft wood. Since I […]
Youtube Carving Videos
I’m starting to make short introduction videos for every new video lesson I have on my online school just to give people an idea of what the lesson is about. They usually run about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes long and give an overview of what the lesson is about. On my “to-do” list is to go […]
More Carving Commissions!
I’m very happy to say that these past few weeks have been very busy with commissions. Since my step-son, Caleb has been editing my videos for my online school, I have been enjoying a lot more time in the workshop. Here are some of the carvings I have been working on. These are 4 carved […]
Take a weekend carving class in Connecticut!
March 7 & 8 I will be at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking in Manchester, CT to teach a weekend carving class. This is open to beginners and experienced woodcarvers. Come join us in the fun! There are spaces still available. For those who are beginners, we will be going through all the basic […]