My turn to share, what I have anyway

JimK · #1 04-19-2007, 09:32 AM

Hey Gang,
I have been lurking for a while now and look forward to the new posts every day. I am very impressed and inspired by the talent on this site. So I figured that I should introduce myself and share a little. First off my name is Jim and I have been carving on and off since 1993. Work and other hobbies had me putting the carving on the back burner for a while but I am attempting to get back into the swing of things.
Most of my projects did not stay in my possession long enough to get digital pictures but here are a few pictures of some things that I have done; first is the “Hanging in there” carving that I did a few years ago. Then the next two are of a “Spirit Lure” that I made for a friend at work. Then the Horse is the first piece in a three piece current project. It is my first carving in over a year but was a lot of fun to get back into it. Anyway I hope to be able to add a bit to the board as time goes by.

Jim

Banjo · #2 04-19-2007, 10:14 AM

Great work, Jim. I look forward to seeing more of your work. That poor little horse looks like he needs fed! Can't wait to see the rest of the project! ~ Joy

jillsy · #3 04-19-2007, 02:16 PM

Thanks for posting Jim, these are really good. Can you please explain the middle picture though? What's a spirit lure?

wood-whittler · #4 04-19-2007, 02:31 PM

jim,

great work thanks for posting and welcome to the board.

bart

JimK · #5 04-19-2007, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the comments. As for the Spirit lure...well it is just a fancy fishing lure, decorated with Western Native American designs and such. I made it for a buddy here at work that is really into fishing. I made it strong enough to fish with but it is mostly for lookin at. Thanks again for the comments.

Jim

windsong · #6 04-19-2007, 05:59 PM

Hi Jim
I love the Horse and do you care if I see if i can make one like it did you carve it from a pattern?.Good to have you on the board.
Vic.

knothole · #7 04-19-2007, 06:56 PM

Really like your work can`t wait to see some more...Knothole

gene messer · #8 04-19-2007, 07:14 PM

Good job Jim ... Welcome and gald to have you showing pic's .. Good job on all the pieces ...
Keep 'em coming ...

Eddy Smiles · #9 04-19-2007, 08:39 PM

Nice work Jim! I especially like the horse.

JimK · #10 04-20-2007, 08:17 AM

Thanks to all for the nice comments. The horse is from a Tom Wolfe pattern that my wife changed up a bit for me. The front left leg is up and out a bit because the next part is going to be farrier putting a shoe on the horse. Again thanks for the comments and I hope to add more to the board as I get them done.

Jim