The 3 Bears

[tnartist05]

In a yard sale I bought this neatly cut board for 25 cents,think its ash wood. Carved theses 3 bears coming out from thier winters nap in thier den.

Its 9 1/8 X 14 5/8's painted with acrylics. Alittle too shiney but when its totally dry it wont be.

Your thoughts or comments are always welcome.

Thks' Forrest

[Irishman]

The cubs have the same brow feature as its parent...you can certainly tell they are of the same family.
If that wood was ash, I expect you would know Forrest. I tried to put a dent in ash before and gave up. Nice layout with your relief carving. Paint job top notch as always.
Patrick

[tnartist05]

Patrick my old friend,Im calling it ash cause I carved an old base ball bat and it was white ash,this wood is super hard I know that like that bat was. Its not hickory,oak,maple{?}It could be maple but the grains are so close togther than maple. Im just calling it hard butt wood!! lol No sand paper was ever used on this carving,all the cuts in the bears hair to the grass,didnt need any sanding which is what I like about a hard wood.

Davey & his family live in Ca.now. Where he was borned,hes not carving any more. He always showed me your work plus I also started carving from seeing your work.

You one of the best on board.Thanks for your nice thoughts on theses 3 bears. I hope to sell them for 50cents,double my money!! Yea right!

Thanks again,Forrest

[draft51@aol.com]

Forrest , you never cease to amaze me, you work is wonderful, painting and carving, why it looks like those bears are ready to go and get some blueberries right now, Great job . fred k

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forrest, Excellent carving and painting. It sure looks like you carved and painted Bears before,Ha,Ha. Good job my Ole Friend, Stay Well. Merle

[MelNM]

Your the man, finding cheap material to work with and creating a beautifuls work of art.
Nicely done
Mel

[tnartist05]

Fred K,I hope during one of the arts/craft shows I will be attending soon,theses bears will find a nice home where the berries are in a jar,strawberry jam.lol

Thanks Fred for your nice thoughts on theses bear plus taken your time to view them!

Forrest

[Irishman]

Your a puriest...doesn't use sandpaper. Your work doesn't need it anyway.
The few times I got to scan the message board, I often wondered what happened to Davey. Shame he's not at the carving anymore. Thanks for the update. I expect there are a few more around the board I haven't chatted with for a while. Great seeing all the new comers....more people to learn from.
Patrick

Originally Posted by tnartist05

Patrick my old friend,Im calling it ash cause I carved an old base ball bat and it was white ash,this wood is super hard I know that like that bat was. Its not hickory,oak,maple{?}It could be maple but the grains are so close togther than maple. Im just calling it hard butt wood!! lol No sand paper was ever used on this carving,all the cuts in the bears hair to the grass,didnt need any sanding which is what I like about a hard wood.

Davey & his family live in Ca.now. Where he was borned,hes not carving any more. He always showed me your work plus I also started carving from seeing your work.

You one of the best on board.Thanks for your nice thoughts on theses 3 bears. I hope to sell them for 50cents,double my money!! Yea right!

Thanks again,Forrest

[tnartist05]

Merle my ole buddy,Im trying to carve a few things and bears I find are alot of fun so please bare with me,ok. lol I doing ok,too much and not enough room on here to come-plane! LOL Spring has sprung and Im off here,Im done. But before I leave or loose my mind,Im doing fine. Hope all is well with you,I keep thinking about the fair you went too. About to attend a few shows but I wont be running but setting up at them real slow. You keep carving thoses master carvings you do and I will be checking on you. Thanks for your nice thoughts here always,my ole friend.

Forrest

[cannuckcarver]

Your awesome man....this is sooo nice.
I have been away for a while....lots of changes in my life but the good news I AM BACK...and doing ok...