[Mottles]

Thank you Thor, I think with each new one I get a little more experience. The eyes are still the hardest for me but will keep at it. This is the first one I gave a hat need more practice in that department too.
Nope no time left to carve for me headed to rainy Northern California to be with the kids. Funny though I'll be planning new carves in my little head while away. LOL Merry Christmas, Kathy

[Mottles]

Originally Posted by Hi_Ho_Sliver

May have to look into the show at Mesa.....sure hate trying to drive around Phoenix tho! we's jist hill folk, ain't usta no big cities! lol

Hey Dave maybe we can all go together--we can't get lost as we have GPS in the Honda Pilot. You are right the show is in Mesa and the classes are in Scottsdale (different dates though). LOL
Merry Christmas,
Kathy

[Mottles]

Thank you Jim and you are right! I know I'm going to get better how long it's going to take is another question. LOL
You all sure know how to make a girl's day!
Merry Christmas,
Kathy

[Mottles]

FINISHED!
I decided to use acrylic paint on this one and name him 'Red Hat'. I actually didn't get him painted until today--more time now.
Now it's time to move on to another one. Got some cottonwood limbs and have started a 'limbspirit'.
As always I appreciate your thoughts and comments for improvement.
New Year,
Kathy
colors used: paynes gray, cad. Red lt, perm. green, white and yellow ochre. Finished with a coat of acrylic varnish.

[Baldy]

I see some interest in the carving show in Mesa, AZ so come on down for a great show and many great instructors.

Carve a Caricature Bust with Rick Wiebe (Mar. 7 & 8)
Fun Feather Carving with Rick Wiebe (Mar. 9th)
Carve a Bald Eagle Head with Bob Comeau (Mar. 5 - 7th)
Carve a Black Forest Style Bear with Jesper Osther (Mar. 5 - 7th)
High Relief Rose with Jesper O. (Mar. 8th and 9th)
Wood-burning & Chip Carving each day with Sheila Hunter (Mar. 5 & 6th)

For information call Walt Blackmore (480) 736 1362

email: Steve Toth dwcshow06@yahoo.com or Sid Smith dwcshow06@yahoo.com

[Mottles]

Hi Baldy, thank you for the show information. I have it marked in my 2006 calendar. I sent a copy on to Hi_Ho_Sliver as I know he might be interested too.
Great to see you'll be there it would be nice to meet you and other carvers.
Kathy

[MelNM]

Hi Kathy, cute little guy, looks like your getting better and better, your ability improves with every carving. A tip for carving hair that I found on of the websites, is to carve it in an elongated S shape, try that on your next woodspirit. This was a tip from Harold Enlow, that I encorparate in my carvings.

Also if your carving keeps improving these moderaters may kick you out of the beginners section

Mel

[Mottles]

Also if your carving keeps improving these moderaters may kick you out of the beginners section

Mel

Thumbs up Ha, Ha, Mel I don't see that happening anytime to soon--it's real safe here for us beginners. I'm not ready to climb out of the box yet!

Thank you for the tip I read the section on the S curves you mention. Ordered and just received this week my Enlow book on carving driftwood. His carvings are more like what I'd like to strive for. It's a good goal.

New Year,
Kathy

[wood-whittler]

MOTTLES,

nice little carving keep up the good work and dedication i can already see some changes in your work. just keep on going.each peice is like a book you learn something everytime you carve. i still do and i am sure there are others here that are the same way.

happy carving

BART

[jax]

Mottles,

Red Hat looks good, colorful and a seems to have a happy spirit.

Jax.