a lost art?

#11 10-28-2004, 08:35 PM

Harold, I think I learned more by carving the study piece in Marv's book than I have in a dozen other books that I have looked at. I am going to go through that exercise a few more times with some of the adaptations that he offers in the second half of the book.

My carving improved dramatically going through his book the first time. I always hope for more time to learn. This weekend I am going to a workshop in Greenville, SC put on by Helen Gibson. I am really looking forward to it.

Jerry

Gary M. Peiffer · #12 03-09-2005, 08:29 PM

Maybe Caricature carving is not a lost art as much as it is not a very visible art to the mainstream. Maybe we all in our own way can change that for the better!

I had a table at the Lancaster County Woodcarvers Show on the campus of Millersville University in Pennsylvania. I had a one third size carousel cat that received a lot of attention. But, my caricature carving of a snowman with ice skates that fell down received the highest complements for the "cute" factor....

Mike-in-WV · #13 03-09-2005, 10:03 PM

I'm new at this caricature carving and just completed my first a short time ago and most on here have seen it.
What I'm really into is the works of Emil Janel and his style is not what I would call a true caricature carving but it's a style that I would really love to learn.
I'm working on a carving like his now thanks to some help from Rick at "Little Shavers" and a few others on here.
I also have to finish up some of my wood spirit walking staffs as that's where my extra money comes from. Mike

artolver · #14 03-10-2005, 11:16 AM

Lost art? how is that, they are everywhere... I would bet there is dozen caracature classes going this weekend. Probably much more!
art

Big_Al · #15 03-10-2005, 12:00 PM

It's good to see some action on this link. I am in the process of building my new shop ( 14 x 32) I teach at a Technical high school and a Adult evening school ,and I tell the students to bring a pencil, paper and carving knives - ONLY. No chisels, v gouges, etc. I call it " back to the basics" I tell them the most important word to remember is GRAIN. After a few lessons the students say to me - " now I know what you mean by grain" A knife carver can, literally, carve anywhere where it is allowed - no electric, no vacuums, no sandpaper, chisels, etc. Just like taking a book with you. After you master the knife cuts, THEN you can start using V gouges, etc. There is a place for power carving in this world but not on a park bench. Big Al P.S. I hope I did not offend anyone, if so, it was not intentional.

Mike-in-WV · #16 03-10-2005, 12:31 PM

Big_Al, You keep makeing statements like that and you are going to be my new hero

, Lol, Mike

Anthony Filetti · #17 03-10-2005, 12:50 PM

Big Al,

I hope that when you teach GRAIN (the most imprtant consideration when carving) that you also teach them ROUND!!!

JIM QUILICI · #18 04-04-2005, 01:20 PM

when i looked at pictures of carving classes.it lookd like a bunch of cotton swabs standing in a row, all gray hair. so I hope to put a stop to that i'm teaching my grandchildern once a week and they love it . and they are doing very well . find some kids and teach.

just old jim