Chuck - I could not carve at all 2 years ago. I joined a local carving group and they helped teach me techniques and now I can carve much better 2 years later plus I have made alot of new friends as well. I have seen your turnings and you definately have talent and could carve. I have sold a couple items so far, this weekend is our club's yearly carving show and I will be set up there with the woodturners and will have some of my turned items and carved items up for sale.