[Iowa Carver]

Hi All. I decided to go ahead and paint the bear... just couldn't resist it. Painted in oils and acrylics. He's wearing my work garb Not sure how much carving I am going to get after this weekend. My back has been killing me for the last month and had an MRI and it's a bulging disc and I am numb all around my waist and back. Now have a trip to the oral surgeon Maybe they will let me carve in the hospital!
Thanks for looking.

Corey

[BobT]

That looks great. Fantastic carving and a fantastic paint job. How long you been doing this?

[Iowa Carver]

Thanks Bob! It was fun one. I made my first carving in Feb. The boot shown in the avatar and one of Gene's great projects. Wish I had picked up carving a long time ago. I am just having a blast. I have been painting military miniatures, landscapes and model stuff most my life however so the painting part comes easy. Carving not so easy but I am learning!
Corey

[Kenny_S]

What Bob said!! One of the nicest bears I have seen. Excellent Corey.

Sorry to hear of your pain and will pray that all goes well for you.

[gene messer]

Not only can he carve .. but he can paint too ! .. Hint .. Hint ..

Corey .. That is great looking ..... Man Iam so proud of your work .. You have really come so far in such a short time .. Do I detest a bit of artistic inheritance in your family you may not know about ? Possibly ..

Just great job Corey .. The bear is just right ..

Gene

[chpster90bu]

Corey.....I love him! I want him! Great job on that bear....it's unbelievable that you can carve that well in such a short time! Gonna be watching for your posts....Bonnie

[JimSawyer]

Your little guy looks great, all dressed up and ready for work!
My sister has been going through a lot with her back, 8 weeks of chiropractic work plus physical therapy. So I can imagine what you're going through. But from basically being disabled to getting things done, finally, she's doing better. And I know you'll pull through. Looking forward to future carvings. Get well soon.

[Iowa Carver]

Thank you for the kind words Gene, Bonnie and Jim. Keep in mind I don't show you my failures and there have been plenty.... but that's part of the process!

Jim, I have dealt with back problems for some time and it looks like it is coming to a sudden remedy or I hope so. I am sick because I can't work in the garden etc. but i can sit on the deck and carve though! Good to have my son around to help me though with the mowing etc. Thanks bud!

Corey

[bullshipper]

Outstanding job Corey, he sure is a neat little feller you should be proud. I hope you start feeling better, If you carve in the hospital and you cut yourself at least you won't have to go far to get stitched up or get a bandaid.

Lonnie

[Myron Compton]

That little bear sure turned out nice. Really nice job. I sure know that back problems are no fun. I have always struggled with that. Hang in there with your carving....Myron