New carving, paying respect to Emil Janel

Mike-in-WV · #1 03-13-2005, 01:30 PM

This is my second Caricature carving thanks to Rick from little shavers. Rick sent me a cut out of one of Emil Janel's carvings that he had made and said he would not have time to carve. Emil Janel is my hero as some of you know. This carving is not even close to Janels work or Ricks but I'm still learning,Lol.
I call this one "paying respect" and I need to finish a base for the carving and the stone. It's 10" tall and took me forever to carve it and much of the detail is lost in the picture but I hope you enjoy it. Mike

squbrigg · #2 03-13-2005, 02:14 PM

Well done Mike....that is a splendid piece, very contemplative and respectful of an artist, done by an artist! Very fitting, good job.

Bob

#3 03-13-2005, 03:49 PM

Mike, nice composition. its really great to plan something out that has a special universal meaning to it. Great job.

Colin_Partridge · #4 03-13-2005, 07:06 PM

Mike you did a fantastic job I especially like the job you did on the hands. I nice tribute to a great carver.
Colin

Old_Gord · #5 03-13-2005, 07:28 PM

Well done Mike-in-WV, not only for just your second caricature but for a carving well carved.

OG

Mike-in-WV · #6 03-13-2005, 07:38 PM

Thank's for the kind words guy's . Now I have to finish up the hound dog to go with my Hillbilly I carved a few weeks ago and then it's back to my wood spirit walking staffs for a while. Thank's again to all of you, Mike

JBastian · #7 03-13-2005, 09:27 PM

Hey there Mike your carving looks great! If thatâ€™s only your second caricature you shouldnâ€™t stop now, especially while the fire is still hot! I wasnâ€™t familiar with this carver â€˜Janelâ€™, I did look at his work and heâ€™s fantastic. Iâ€™d be more than happy to try and cut out some blanks of his work for you. Or I could cut out some blanks from the Higgenbotham book I have. Just let me know and Iâ€™ll get something cut out for you ASAP so you can keep at it.

Gary M. Peiffer · #8 03-13-2005, 10:22 PM

Only your second caricature? I can't wait to see your 20th! Great job and thanks for posting poses from all sides!

Mike-in-WV · #9 03-13-2005, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the offer JB and I'll keep that in mind. I make a few extra bucks from my wood spirit staffs and I need to get a few more of them done so they can finish drying before the summer craft shows.

I'll keep your web site in my favorites, Thanks agin for the offer, Mike

Gary, Thank's for the kind words of encouragment. If I could come close to Emils carvings I would be one happy man.Mike

Gary M. Peiffer · #10 03-15-2005, 02:50 PM

Mike,

Hey, no problem, keep up the great work!

Something else struck me as I was looking at your carving and your affection for Emil's work. I don't ever remember seeing or hearing about an Emil Janel carving being painted or Emil having painted his work. Has anyone else?

You mention that you hope to come close to Emil's work. Perhaps, you are in a position to take his work a step further (i.e., Emil style type carving that is also painted). It is actually intriguing to me to think about what that would look like and your carving in this post fits the concept.

Anyway, hope to see more of your work soon.