A sculptor's update on and review of works, fishing notes and daily events.
Monday, August 25, 2008
My Wood Nymph Found a New Home
Last Saturday, at "Come Out and Play", was a beautiful day. The grounds at JimGin Farm were covered with all sorts of art work....My Wood Nymph caught someones eye and she was taken off to a new home. This gathering is scheduled for the next four Saturdays, and will last from 4PM 'til " the cows come home? I'm thinking of replacing the missing carvings with others.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
A Wood Nymph and Wood Spirits
These carving are going to be displayed at the 7th annual "Come Out & Play" opening on Saturday, August 23rd at JimGin Farm, on Wild Horse Run, off Jones Ferry Road. Debbie Meyer, Eric Brantley and Beckett are hosting this gathering of artists and in support of artists. Picnic food and drinks will be provided. Debbie, Eric, and Beckett have generously opened their farm to displays of art on the 30 Aug, 6th,13th, 20th, and 27th of Sept. (all Saturdays) Call 942-3252 for more info. One of these guys appears in the carving demo. which follows this posting. I'm starting to get my blood up for creating more Wood Spirits and Wood Nymphs. I've got the materials available, now all that's needed is "the drive to do". It's funny how that comes and goes. We'll have to talk about that some time.
Monday, August 11, 2008
How I Carve a Wood Spirit
After securing the wood to be carved so it won't wobble or fall over while being worked on, a sketch is made outlining the face to be developed in the wood. The wood shown here is Eastern Red Cedar. Special attention is paid to where the nose will be placed. It's really important to put it where the wood is free of knots and blemishes that may interfere with the carving of the nose details. The first thing carved is the nose. The first cut is a Stop-cut under the tip of the nose. Wood is then gradually removed establishing the eye socket areas and the cheeks. The sketched lines are replaced as the carving progresses as not to lose the original intent.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Two of the Figures from "The Trail of Tears" installation
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