New Carving Pics Posted in Gallery

jillsy · #1 04-20-2007, 09:09 AM

Hi Everybody,

Well, it's been a long time since I've posted pictures so figured it was time to get over my nervousness and do it.

There are 3 carvings of Mrs. Santa Claus. They all are carved from Basswood and stand about 8 inches tall. One holds a wassail bowl, one holds a Nativity, and one holds a baby.

There is also a miniature Santa. He's carved from 1 inch Butternut and is about 3 inches tall. He holds a Colonial Mistletoe Kissing Ball.

Hope you like them!

I've been getting lots of great advice and tips as I go and would like to thank two carvers from this board specifically, Nancy G and Mark Y, for all the extra help they've given me. I've really been learning alot these past few weeks.

gene messer · #2 04-20-2007, 09:46 AM

Jill .. I just went to your pic's and they are wonderful .. Good job on the painting .. very colorful in the christmas spirit .. Excellent subject 's .. I for one have alot of trouble carving a woman's face and your do a good job .. Of course if you have Nancy and Mark helping you .. how can you loose with such great carver's giving you advice ..
Thanks for sharing and please show us more ...
Gene

wood-whittler · #3 04-20-2007, 12:55 PM

jillsy,

those look great i really like the mrs claus, good work thanks for sharing.

bart

Banjo · #4 04-20-2007, 02:51 PM

Jillsy, those are wonderful! I especially liked the one of Mrs. Santa holding the nativity. How on earth did you carve something that small? And I must say, I'm jealous of your painting skills. I really fall short in that department. Again, wonderful work. I sure enjoyed viewing them. ~ Joy

jillsy · #5 04-20-2007, 05:24 PM

Thank you! Encouragement always gives a boost of confidence.

Joy, I've been carving mini Santas for a while, so it came in handy carving the nativity. I also used super fine blades!

Thanks again for the comments to all,
Jill

MelNM · #6 04-25-2007, 08:56 PM

Hey Buddy
I liked them all. Your painting and carving are great, your starting to give me the carving bug again.
Mel

Blake Lunsford · #7 04-25-2007, 09:02 PM

Great job on the carving and painting Jillsy! I'm a big fan so I look forward to seeing all of your work!

Thanks for sharing!
Blake

DADDIO · #8 04-26-2007, 09:33 AM

very nice carvings jillsy and wonderful colors also how great are those paint jobs,almost makes me feel all christmasy right now!!!

jillsy · #9 04-26-2007, 10:25 AM

Jillsy

mark yundt · #10 04-26-2007, 03:30 PM

Wow,,they look terrific all lined up there, makes me so happy to see them on the post and gallery!You're developing a unique style,both in carving and painting and I really enjoy seeing that,,great work and all the Kudo's go to you .Thank you for letting me be a small part of it.