A little art for "Friendship"

Very nice for a half day! I’m gonna go out on a limb and say your favorite time of the year is launch time!

-- Paul--- Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams

its good to be home huh paul, nothing like getting friendship out and ready to go, man i love that boat, i still cant get over at what a fantastic job you did on her…and to sit in there and feel the breeze and hear the water, it will always be music to me, and your piece of art is fantastic, as always you do great work, and now friendship can be launched with your art aboard….........set sail …......off you go, and hug lucy for me, even though she doesnt much prefer cloths, lol…...grizz

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

Beautiful work Paul.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Great and fantastic work as always Paul. The curly quilted maple really gives the appearance of clouds.

-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com

Yea, not bad…..lol
(only joking…)

The piece is beautiful Paul, as is all your stuff.

But I have to admit that I looked at picture #5 the most times…..

-- Eric

Paul,

I love your “cheap” art. But think your real boat has especially beautiful lines. She must be a pleasure to sail. In nice weather it must be tough to decide between time at sea and time in the shop. Your scroll saw looks to be another labor of love. Thanks for sharing all three works of art.

-- Big Al in IN

What a beautiful shot tied up at the jetty Paul. & what a great way to personalise your baby with your very own distinctive artwork.
You are getting ready to “break out” while we in NZ are getting ready to “hunker down” for the winter although we dont get it too bad up here in the North.
That Freindship realy looks ther goods my friend, go well Mate
Pete

-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got

Fabulous as always! Your work and spirit are an inspiration to all of us.
Thanks for that….....

-- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com

gorgeous…. I love everything about this piece.

Lawrence

Paul,

That’s a nice personalization for Friendship. Maybe now you should come here to central Wisconsin and “float your boat” on Friendship Lake!

L/W

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.

You are getting a lot of mileage out of your sawing work Paul. A big advantage with your Chevalet packet cutting method. And I must say that being able to duplicate these beautifully done marquetry works is a real plus. Very inspiring.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Hi Paul,

Nice artwork.

That last photo is beautiful. Where was it taken?

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Paul, your marquetry is inspiring. Simply beautiful artwork. “Friendship” looks like something to drool over. I am always amazed and love looking at great wooden boats.
In Tasmania, there is a small town called Franklin and the old shipwrights are teaching the young ones the craft of building wooden boats. They have been building wooden boats in Franklin from Huon pine since the days of convict settlement and although they may use the odd electric tool, most of the work is still done with traditional tools.
Thanks for posting ….

-- And my head I'd be a scratchin'

Paul,
Both vessels are beautiful. I am envious.
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

Very very nice Paul.
It is so cool that you are able to share a design among so many items.

Welcome home, may the winds prevail.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon