FEMALE NUDE ON A STOOL (Six photos)

The sculpture, and the base, look very beautiful.

-- Jason

The detail on this is exceptional! You are one talanted man. In my opinion you are more then welcome to post work like this here simply because otherwise I would not have seen it. Thanks for sharing.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

So do you fellow LJ’s actually believe that this guy carved this marble figure? Let’s hear it. Yes or No. Also, do you think he actually lights his fireplace with all those logs and no chimney? No way. If he carved this piece let’s see his workshop. If I’m wrong I’m deadA#$@ wrong. bbqKing.

-- bbqKing, Lawrenceville

I’m just waiting for the moral minority to come and complain that there is nude art on this site.

Lee

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

Don’t worry, it will be on the way, but not from me.

-- bbqKing, Lawrenceville

Beautiful!! True art. Thank you for posting.

-- Dennis Zongker

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I like it – it’s beautiful

Bbq – I’m not sure why you don’t think this gentleman could carve this. We’ve been carving stone for years and years. And a lot of us have fake fireplaces – mine doesn’t look nearly as good as his. And most of us have never posted pictures of our workshops so not sure why that would be important.

Looking forward to more of your work Marco.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

You are a true master of the arts.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Marco, this is a gorgeous piece of artwork. Any of the components of the project would be beautiful in their own right but it takes a true artist to combine all of them into a work like this. Thanks for the post. This is an inspirational piece.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Once again Marco, what a great piece of art. You are very talented, thank you for sharing it with us.

-- Alan, Prince George

Yes bbqking , I have faith that the man has carved the statue and made the stool on which she sits and that beautiful column besides ! Why would anyone post a project that is not their own here at the risk of being found out ? Give the man a break and respect his craftsmanship , please. My Grandparents had a wonderful faux fireplace in their house as well , and it always had a neat pile of White Birch logs stacked in it. Should we all go to your gallery and ponder whether or not you are the sole creator of your postings ?

Marco , you have done an excellent job on all of these fine projects : ) Thank you for posting them here . I want to see more of your Master Craftsmanship , please : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

that is a beautiful piece of art, congratulations on such a fine accomplishment, thank you for sharing it with us.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

Fantastic work! How long do you have to have a model to do something like that? Do you photo or sketch all angles, then let her go?

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

bbqking you Obviously have not read Marco’s blog on Highland woodworking or any other statements he’s posted on this site let alone review his other work .
Before making such comments I would do some research (Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones especially in your case or mine)!
This man is in a league all his own= He is a Master of Masters
I could only dream of becoming as talented as he is !

Marco another master piece, I love it

Job Well Done my Friend

P.S. For all of you who think that this type of Nudity should not be on LJS Put your head in a Hole & cover your Kidds eyes!!!!

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Marco my friend – what beautiful work again, your work is always a masterpiece to behold. I wish we lived closer together so I could watch you as you make your pieces, you are one that I would like to learn from.
I am always so impressed with what I see you make, so much creativness, so much talent. Thank you for posting.

-- Dan Wiggins

Marcos A beautiful piece. nice job on the multiple mediums that went into i.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hey bbqking, way to go, now would be a good time to start removing your foot from your mouth. Had you done any checking into this mans work on his projects you would have known he is well capable of what he is posting. Just because your work is mediocre, and no originality in it, doesn’t mean others can’t do it. You might want to check out Dilo, Rj, Dennis Zonker,Lee Jespburger, and many others to realize that these people can do excellent work, and I work in stone also, but am no where the carver this man is, but my work is unique, and as these others I’ve mentioned, we have paid our dues and earned what we can do, with the grace of Gods gifts He’s given us. So start apologising now and get it over with, and think before you post such foolish remarks, you just made yourself look like an idiot, way to go!!!!!

-- Dan Wiggins

That is totally awesome. It is hard to believe your eyes. Such perfection. The stool is great too. The pedestal is far out too. The whole package makes it over the top. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Marco, that is beautiful. I can appreciate the work you put into the pedestal,becouse I’m a woodworker and can understand what skills it takes to do that detailed work with wood. However, what really blows my mind is the sculpture, I do not know what skills it takes to do this but you have mastered them. The detail that you have done (down to the muscles in the back, to the crease in the bottom of the foot) just leaves me speechless. Would love to be able to study with a master like you. I could learn alot.

-- F.Little

You are a real master Marco Aurelio. A lot of Lumberjocks—among whom I include myself—enjoy your artistic talent and think your projects have truly deserved their own place here.

The day mixed media like this sculpture have no place here you can say goodbye to all the inlayed cabinets, scrimshaw knives and turquoise embedded tables already posted. Don’t worry about that and keep delighting our eyes.

By the way, it seems that Brazil is an awakening giant in matters of woodworking. You guys have been hiding there all the time and are surfacing just now and I’m happy to see it.

bbqking, there’s something so wrong with your attitude that it doesn’t even deserves to be commented upon. Please be kind to people or go troll somewhere else (and accept that there are people with all levels of craftsmanship and, unlike others, Marco Aurelio is a true master in some fields.)

-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://twitter.com/kagushokunin

great job! You are a genius, keep posting projects I love them.

Methinks the BBQking may be sound asleep now under the spell of his libations.
It’’s not the first time I have witnessed this poor soul struggle with his demons.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

I agree Bob #2…..... This is art. Very nice art.
- JJ

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.

Well done. Breathtaking!

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

I am PROUD to be a LumberJock…...... and threads like this are one of the many reasons why.
- JJ

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.

All I can say is wow. This project is inspirational

-- Jed, northern NY

beautiful piece Marco, you inspire us all. Please keep them coming. I love the stool and would like to attempt a full scale one of these days.

-- When you are at a point in life and you think there is nothing more to learn, then you must understand that you have learned nothing at all. Billy

My hats off to your master craftsmanshipon this piece of art. Another job well done.

BBQking owes you and the rest of the LJ community an apology.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

I will go quietly into the dark.

-- bbqKing, Lawrenceville

You know its a great piece when it causes such spirited responses, wonderful work in mixed media, Very impressed.

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

wonderful work … you must be a very patient artist

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

It is a nice piece of work. I met an 87 year old Greek artist. She used to teach. She gave me an oil painting she did of greece.

She had art all over her house. I commented on a wood carved piece, she said she did not like it. Wood she said meant she had to really keep her chisels sharp, she switched to stone because she said stone sometimes forms itself as you work.

She had a lifsized bust of her daughter, when she was 19 from the waist up, it was like looking at a real person.

Some of us have talent some have more than one, some work well in different media. You do not know if you do not make the attempt.

-- Measure once cut twice....oh wait....ooops.

Stunning workmanship. Simply fantastic…............

What tools do you use to carve marble?

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

It`s hard for me to imagine such talent. It is truly a blessed
gift of from God. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

I agree cobbler, the ability to do work like this takes God given talent. Excellent work Marco. Thank you for taking the time to post this, so that we all may enjoy.

Marco you have a talent and skill most of us can only dream of. I truly appreciate this post, mixed media has always fascinated me. This work is, to me at least, a lesson in scale, precision and balance. I say Bravo to your efforts to raise the bar and show us what can be done with marble and wood. Thank you so much for sharing – Wait till they see the globe :)
Doug in Az.

-- If you need craft books - please visit our small business at http://www.wittywife.com

Beautiful job and a great post!!!! Please keep showing us your work?

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Genius! Thanks for posting this wonder.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

It’s hard to screw up female nudity. Thanks for the post.

-- Just 'cause a cat has kittens in the oven, it don't make 'em biscuits.

The nude carving is absolutely stunning! To accomplish the proportions, curves, life like features and create the feel of gravity in such an awkward pose, it quite astonishing. The legs, feet and arms and hands are the most difficult parts of the human body to mimic and they have truly been well executed in this piece.

The stool has also been well incorporated, as it has a light and airy feel in the structure, yet as stated, needs to be sturdy enough for such a weighted object. Quite an extraordinary presentation.

My Dad has done some sculpture work in various mediums including marble and alabaster and I can see you have a real knowledge on your material. I hope to see more.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Marco. when I found your first project, read the information that you supplied, and really studied it, I thought that it would to improve on that Now I am not so certain. The statue, the column, the base and the seat each is remarkable by itself. Putting them together with such neatness and precision is pure talent. Inspired talent. This is a beautiful project.

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

Wow..I always marvel at the amazing ability carvers have to process what they are seeing and to re create it so perfectly. Tremendous work, sir!
And, the model is way hot!

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

Nice job Marco, this is great peice of art.

Hey bbqking…...... did you really make this all by yourself?

-- Chris

Marco
You are World class. Your Artwork is beyond my comprehension. I just know that I love to see such skill. The world is better with talented artists such as yourself. Thank you again for sharing it with us.
Harv

I don’t even know how that is possible. Absolutely dumbfounding. I think we can all appreciate this even if it is not our preferred medium. I am so glad it didn’t get censored and I got to see it. I still do not know how you carve a delicate form like that, let alone from stone. I do not know anything about the mechanics of material of marble but this has got to be an amazing feat. Thanks for sharing your amazing works with us. They are truly awe inspiring.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

jm82435
I thank you so much for your amazing message and inspiring comment over my work.
By the way, I’d like to tell you that I only posted this piece after getting the “go ahead” of Martin. Such as you, I was afraid that this kind of work couldn’t be appropriate for the target of this site, for not being exactly a pure woodworking project and because of the nudity of the lady! Even so I’m causing all this polemic.
I ask apologizes to you and all members of LJ’s community for causing so many discomfort among all of you.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Marco,
I can’t speak for everyone here, but if you read the comments we have posted, you will see that we are very supportive of your work and appreciate your skills. I, for one, don’t think there is any need to apologize.
Thank you again for sharing them with us.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

I, like the others, am amazed!!!

I don’t believe there is a finer sculpture, or presentation, in any museum.

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

I don’t think you need to apoligize either. There was only one negative comment, the vast majority are supportive. I appreciate seeing such a fine presentation. I’m still wondering if you can achieve that caliber of work using sketches and or photos, or if you need the model full time?

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

No need for apology on your part. We are totally amazed at your work and look forward to many more posts from you.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

TopamaxSurvivor
Thanks! Regarding to you question It’s hard to explain everything in a few lines.
Actually I use live models in the most cases, because it’s impossible – at least to me – remember all the masses and muscles of a human being, in each pose. Each movement, every pose changes everything! Besides, the female figure is much more difficult to model or carve, since their muscles are just suggested at the contrary of the male human body. In the other hand, I also need to get a lot of shots in order to preserve the position of the model.
In the case of the “Lady on the stool”, the pose was very hard to be maintained by the live model since it’s not comfortable. The model poses for not more than three hours, with small interruptions for resting at each half an hour.
The live model is indeed important to get the main structure of the piece, however so many details are only achieved (do I achieve them?) if I get photos in close-up of special parts of the body.
I think that each pose is a new challenge and requires more skill than I really get.
Thank you for your interest.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

OK OK I don’t see it posted yet…. So I’ll have to do it…. HERE GOES….
This is for all the true wood geeks out there…
WOW …. WHAT A STOOL…. WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT!!!!! MAN THAT’S ONE OF THE NICEST STOOLS I’VE EVER SEEN !!!!! THOSE ARE GREAT….... LEGS. AND I MEAN THAT….
Hope you can all tell I’m smiling as I write this….
Marco….
How very fine.
Well done
Bravo

Thanks for the explanation Marco. I couldn’t see how you could get enough photos with the detail to excuse the model at your level of work. But, I’ve never done any sculpturing ;-))

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

Marco, Sir you are a master of masters in multi-form creation of masterpieces. If God didn’t want us to be nude, we would have been born with scales or feathers. It’s obvious that you don’t let the comments of others stand in the way of your vision. Thank you for your contribution to our learning.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

Marco, sorry have to ask, did you carve that from a block of marble or did you use the marble resin technique? I have a friend that does a marble looking technique, but it’s like bronze casting. A form is made of wax or clay then pored with a marble resin. Had to ask, you never said in your story if you actually carved that out of a block of marble. Would like to clear that up if you do not mind. Even still, the work is outstandingly beautiful, no matter the technique.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Marco: I don’t berlieve that you need to appoligize for any of your work. This is a fantstic piece and I appreciate you posting it here.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Marco, great project.
And of course, bbqking, comments in poor taste.

HOWEVER, if we’re going to be complaining that his comment is out of place here on LJ, then shouldn’t at the same time we refrain from heaping the same scorn on bbqking? the posting of bbqking’s project, while admittedly humorous as all hell, is exactly the kind of self-congratulating, scornful, mocking behavior we should all constantly guard ourselves against. I think we’ve already expressed ourselves as a community about the comment, and at this point, my primary worry is that all this talk will risk Marco posting things further, not because of bbqking’s comment, but from all the other stuff we ourselves have written. So let’s appreciate the art, and leave the rest.

-- "That which has in itself the greatest use, possesses the greatest beauty." - Unknown Shaker

Will
I thank you for your clever comment.
I do prefer appreciate the so many good and supporting messages sent by the great majority of LJ’s community than everything else.
I’ve received here and in my direct e-mail touching and inspiring comments that only make me, at once, be happy and proud for jointing to this so polite woodworker community.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

We are glad to see your fantastic Art and postings. Please keep them coming Marco.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Marco your work is exquisite and so beautiful and breath taking..Your craftsmanship is stunning…. thanks for the post

Patti, and “cabinetmaster”
Thank you for visiting and for appreciating my work.
I’m incredibly surprised with so many good and kind messages sent in order to comment an amateur work.
I’m glad for the moment I’ve joined to LJ and for knowing so polite people.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

To my woodworker fellow of LJ.
I’m now editing the last posting and inserting photos of 4 different positions of the “Nude On a Stool”.
I hope you may appreciate watching the stool in rotated shots

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Marco, That is just fantastic how you can carve like that out of stone. It is so live sized it almost looks like a real person.

You are fabulous.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

While I have no problem with nudity, there is a difference in this BEAUTIFUL piece that was not in a piece that was previously here, that was an actual sex act. Marvelous work, Marco. You have nothing to apologize for, Sir.

And as a side, please people, telling someone their work is mediocre is as tasteless as someone wanting the OP to prove it’s their work. It’s one thing if you think a work is mediocre, it’s tastelessly another thing to actually say it here at LJ. While I don’t agree with the idea of only posting “Oh that’s great” comments, The extreme opposite is putting down someone’s work. If you say it, it’s because you thought it and most likely mean it. And that shows what kind of person you are inside.

This is why I don’t comment on some peoples’ work here, because of their attitudes to other people. Even if it’s a nice piece.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

Cabinetmaster/Oldskoolmodder
Thanks for your kind comments.
Oldskoomodder, you seem to be a philosopher by the words you’ve post.
I hope I may continue posting works that you may appreciate in the future.
I’m very glad in joining to LJ’s community.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Marco, I just wanted to let you know that I have returned a few times just to look at this amazing work. My wife and I love the world of art and enjoy all mediums. Wherever we travel we make it a point to hit the art galleries and museums.

I was just showing my wife your work and she loved the piece.

Thanks for being a part of LumberJocks. I feel that you have enriched my life by sharing this magnificent work.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd
I have no words to reply to your so kind message.
Thank you for asking to your wife to see my work. This touched me deeply.
By the way, my work is far away from the museum pieces, since I’m just an amateur craftsman.
I hope i may post another work that you may continue appreciating.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Marco,this is such a beautiful piece!
My favorite sculpter is Demetri Chiparus because of the lifelike realism and the active poses his subjects express.This is in the same class.Well done!! My eye is drawn to the figures muscles,they express movement…life.I keep expecting to see her complete the move onto the stool. And even though the model is nude you gave her dignity,you dont exploit her in a sexual way.I dont feel like a voyeur when looking at this.
You did a very nice job bringing all these elements together,the overall effect is well proportioned and balanced.It just feels right…very natural.

I must agree with you regarding the eyes,I believe she would look better without the blue inserts :-)

I have just started sculpting some of my boxes in a free form style and I really enjoy it.I think part of that is the risk of the unknown.But it will be awhile before I am ready to try something like this lady.haha

As for that negative comment posted earlier….I would take that as a compliment.When someone doesnt believe you made something, thats says it is pretty special !!

Its obvious that you have worked hard for many years to achieve this level of skill,and yet you remain humble.I like that.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

You are a stronger man than I am Marco. If I had a naked woman that pretty sitting in my shop for three hours,all I would be able to carve is a spoon…........maybe :-)

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

Probablylost,
I think enough has been said. Your post was in poor taste as well. This should be a forum where people can feel like they can post any project they want without you judging them. I am sure bbqking regrets what he posted

-- Jed, northern NY

Andy
Thank you for your message and for appreciating my work.
By the way, I’ll be pleased in sending you a complete set of the “Lady” turning around on the stool (about 8/9 shots) if you send over marcoarg@terra.com.br your direct e-mail.
Regarding to your kind comment, I’m not a experienced sculptor, since I begun “working” in sculpture about two years ago.
We both appreciate Chiparus by his high quality mixed media pieces in bronze and ivory.
I have the happiness of having in my house one of his most beautiful works, received in heritage after my father passing.
Is a typical “dancer” which body was carved in ivory and the vest in bronze.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

she’s definitly a “Hottie”..........I know me and I would made a “pass” at her and then wind up in court for harrasment charges, that and the wife would never allow it….......................sighhhhh!

I made this, not so good photo with mixed media and am almost embarressed to show it after seeing your work

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nobody would want to see this “Babe” naked
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and this fella in a diaper…........hard to get him to hold the pose

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I carved my boots

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once again, I thought I was not a bad carver until I saw your work which aspires me to improve

many thanks for posting

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

Marco,

I only WISH I had your talent.

You call yourself an amateur, but to most of us you are a MASTER! It is beautiful.

Charlie Mullins

-- God makes the wood beautiful--I simply rearrange it to make it more useful, hopefully.

Roman
Thank you.
I do like your work as well.
I think all arts are different an each one has its own appeal. I appreciate the photos you have inserted.
By the way, how can you do that? I just know how to post a photo in LJ, following the instructions for posting or editing a project. I’d appreciate any help on the subject.
Regarding to the boots, were they carved in wood?
An interesting thing is that I also made a small old boot, such as yours, with a tong appearing, exactly the same way. If I knew how to post it here I certainly would do that, bu unfortunately…
Congratulations for your work.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Charles
Yes, I am an amateur, and my sense of auto-critic makes me not to lie to myself.
I thank you very much for the nice comment and kind words, I surely do not deserve, but appreciate very much.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Marco

Your welcome for the kind words. It would be incredible if you taught courses and please sign me up. I am quite sure you have much to teach me.

The bulk of my carvings are wood (Tupelo) with some glass, copper, stone, ivory…....etc accents.

I use photobucket, a free photo sharing web site.

http://photobucket.com/

Create an account, login, and down load your pictures. Make sure in your settings that you enable others to see your photos, then log out. Go back to your account name and you will see, under your photo, a HTML code, copy it and then paste that onto this web site. Highlight the pasted info and then right click on the “link” at the top of this window.

If you have trouble I’ld be happy to set you up an account, send you the info and password and then you simply change the password. Feel free to PM me.

Your work…................it simply doesnt get much better and thanks for taking the time to post the photos.

Best Regards

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

Roman
Thanks for the hints.
I’ll try, if I don’t get the result I’ll bore you again.
Thanks for appreciating the ring/boot photos.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

It’s about time I got around to viewing this beautiful piece of art.

I hope you have more that you can show.

Looking at great work always inspires me to do better.

-- -** 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 think you’re being too generous regarding to my work. I’m glad you appreciate it.
Believe me that more than inspiring you, the comments I’ve been receiving on LJ’s are even more inspiring to myself!
Thanks again.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL

Wow! That is amazing. You are very talented.

Marco!
I really should have said, it makes me jealous.<(:O}#

By the number of views you are getting on your project,

it looks like you’ve been almost unanimously accepted here at LJs.

-- -** 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

Right down to the tension in her little toe. I like it.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Marco, as always, beautiful work. Thank you for posting.

Will Mego. The thoughts, comments and perceived intent are well put and very appreciated. You summed up my silence in perfect prose. Thanks.

BTKS

Wow! I’m throwing respect your way! And gave it to one of your sons?...... Did I mention that I am up for adoption? I have to say that when I see work like yours it makes me feel uneasy. Not in a bad way, just that I yearn for that ability to express myself with realism. Really beautiful work!

easily the best thing I have seen in the carving line for ages well done I love the stand too Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

wow. how did i miss this one?

Fantastic, I love the way you’ve combined the mediums. Very well done.

-- Hagrid, Leongatha Australia

Can you share with us the tools that you use to make these amazing pieces of art?

maugust
Thanks for your interest in my work.
I’m basically a self-taught amateur woodworker who also tries to work with some other materials such as marble, porcelain, etc. That way, my workshop is mostly a woodworker’s workshop, with plain tools for woodworkers.
These are the tools I work with in a general way. However, when working with hard material such as stones and granite, I must improvise, adapting or constructing new tools and a lot of jigs to better suit my needs.
I’d like to acquire some air powered percussion tools to work in these materials, but they’re too expensive!
In order to carve soft marbles (Carrara, soapstone, alabaster, etc.) I use several kinds of electric reciprocating tools such as Arbortech Power Chisel, Powercarver(Mastercarver?), Ryobi Detail Carver, etc. Some times I also use rotary electric tools such as Percival, that is a kind of mini-chain saw; and an Arbortech disk with carbide bits assembled in a plain angle-grinder, which is very aggressive. Many other mini- rotary tools such as Dremel and SCM (this is a kind of dentist rotary tool that reaches 400,000 RPM) are used as well.
However, the most part of the detailed work is done by hand, with chisels, grinders, diamond saws, rasps, files, etc., etc.
In the case of marble or bronze sculptures, I firstly model a prototype in clay or Plasticine called “bocchetto”, which is a model that “poses” when working the marble block.
If you have a special interest in knowing something else over my amateur processes, works or tools, please make me know and I’ll be pleasured in sending you full details with photos , etc.
By the way, the GLOBE project was object of a detailed article I wrote to WOOD NEWS MAGAZINE, in which, I tried to describe step by step the construction process.
If you want to read it, please click in the GLOBE project in LJ’s this site where I mention the link to access the article or directly click in the site http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodnews/2009march/marco1.html.

-- MARCO AURELIO R. GUIMARAES, BELO HORIZONTE, MG, BRAZIL