Allow me to introduce myself.

[firecracker]

Hello everyone. I am new to WI and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Kelby Harrell and I live in Emporia, KS. My father is Cottonwood on this message board if you are familiar with him. I have carved off and on for several years but now want to devote more time to it. I just finished a Mike Shipeley bear from one of his roughouts. It is the one with the blue overalls. The other bear is unfinished but is one I did from scratch. ( I did the original drawing first.) I carved him back in the late 90s. I would welcome your comments. More carvings are on the way. I am finishing a bear from a roughout I got at the woodcarving rendezvous in branson over ten years ago. It has been sitting in a box since then. I thought it would be a good idea to bring it to life now. Happy Carving.

[draft51@aol.com]

Good job on both carvings, I like the paint on the bear also. fred k

[Timberwolf]

Welcome to the forum!

The bears look great. Hope to see some more pics soon!

[Bill V]

Welcome to the forum. Nice work on both.

[Mark N. Akers]

Very nice job on the Bear, and you have a great teacher in your Father.Cottonwood does a awesome job.

[Dan Wegiel]

Welcome aboard firecracker, like your bears a lot. The apple didn't far from Millards' tree! Look forward to seeing your carvings.
Dan

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Welcome to the forum Kelby, Great job on the bears! You are very fortunate to have Millard as your dad, he is an awesome carver / teacher.

Dave

[Cottonwood]

Welcome aboard, Son! You will find a great bunch of people here.
Hey, I like your bear(s)! However, It's not really fair for you to be carving without the benefit of a rough out so early in your carving career!

[uvawyo]

Welcome firecracker, those are very fine bears

[firecracker]

thanks for the positive remarks everyone!!