Lighthouse, and Ship in Harbor, Relief Carving

doesn’t this just make you miss summer (we had -17 C yesterday).

I really like how you put that edging around the outside of it. It really adds to it and for me, it reminds me of a boat rope.
I wish I could carve like this!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Hi Debbie,
I used to say that whenever I seen a carving. I didn’t try any serious carving until I was about 40 years old. I carved a relief of an Owl. Wood magazine had an article on relief carving. I borrowed a set of Palm chisels from a friend. That’s my story, Try it you might like it.
I tried to search for the article in wood magazine, but I couldn’t find it. Maybe someone out in Lumberjocks might be able to find it.
Here’s an image of my first carving, White Cedar

-- -** 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

THAT”S your first attempt??? !!!!
It’s wonderful.
You must be proud – not only of the fine work you create now but also of this wonderful creation. Thank you for the motivation.
First I’m going to make a box… then perhaps I’ll get my hands on some carving chisels

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Dick

I’m very impressed with the detail you get. Patience is definitely a virtue. Actually I like the way the wood laid out. It gives the overall look a very natural appeal. It doesn’t give it that “stamped out” look. This is a niche that you really have a natural knack for.

The owl has a very “stand out” look. It really catches your eye. Did you like carving in cedar? What is the overall size of it and how thick of a piece did you use? Nice job on that one too!

Cabinetman
Thank you, Cedar is great for carving it has close grain, plus some figure to it, very soft.
The dimensions of this are 1 1/2” x 8” x 12” . I never did put a finish on it, I think it would change its looks a lot, but I like it as it is.

-- -** 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

Relief Woodcarving.
Checkout the list of tutorials on relief carving. http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/dtSearch/searchResults.aspx?page=1&query=relief+carving&index=All+FineWoodWorking.com&channel=All%20FineWoodWorking.com

-- -** 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