The Fiddler

[tnartist05]

Last year I carved a olde fiddler,Uncle Paul,which was carved in a larger new oak cutting board. Seeing I dont have him any more,I thought Id carve another fiddler,course I keep carving the same one.LOL

Cleaning some of my found wood,I liked this old board,it was full or wormy holes,chews from other insects and burrs & tunnels plus some holes that went through this old board. It was totally black but after sanding I started to see some beautifull grains in this old board appear.

This old board is wormy Golden Pecan. It was harder in some places and softer in others. Looking at it,I knew what ever I carved in it,had to fit both sides of the larger hole at the bottem,thus the fiddlers feet would fit there just right.

The board is 1 1/2 X 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 inches and the fiddler him self is relief carved at 6 X 10 1/2 inches. The strings on his fiddle are made of thread,I was in a hurry like Im all the time,I cut and glued the strings on but when the white thread and glue hit the black base it colored some of the stings black,so I just finished painting them this morning. I can paint 3 of the white strings but not the 4th one,I learned this on my Uncle Paul fiddler.

I hope you have learned about how I enjoy creating & carving something from old found wood. Your comments or thoughts are always welcome.

Thanks,Forrest

[Blinky Bill]

I always enjoy your work TN, and this one is no different, a great story to go with a carving that I would have no trouble looking at every day. And I love that you rescue those ol' lost pieces of wood and give them a fresh new life as well as bringing enjoyment to those who see the finished work.....Thanks for sharing...
Regards
John

[tnartist05]

Blinky Bill,John Im so gald you enjoyed this olde fiddler plus I enjoyed using some of the new bass wood,when I was trying to carve in the round with some of the caricatures Id carved earlier but also I needed to get back on my found wood with my relief carvings as this one.I enjoy creating something and using old wood is a challenge. Thanks again for your nice compliments and your encouragement. Forrest

[tucker1931]

Hey there Forrest, you just don't fiddle around and that's for sure. Very life like job on an old board, great to see new life in something that was probably never gonna be used again.
Cliff

[Bartster]

forest,


great looking work, i like this one it reminds folks of a simplier time before computers and such,


bart

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forrest, You are still Recycling wood, what a good job for the enviroment.lol. Excellent piece of ART. I enjoy seeing your imagination go to work and create Art. Merle

[tnartist05]

Thanks Mr.Cliff, I like that big load of wood you posted about,but its too new for me~LOL I would like to get a hold of all the walnut thoug. Im glad you enjoyed this old fiddler and thanks for your good comments. Forrest

[tnartist05]

You are so right Bart,its a fast world now days and I do enjoy the olde country past life. Ive been there myself and I enjoy trying to create alittle of it with this olde fiddler. Thanks for stopping by Bart and your nice comments. Forrest

[tnartist05]

Merle,I try to find beauty in most everything and Ive heard some old fiddlers before. Plus I like wildlife and will be working on some of thoses tomorrow. Thanks for ckn out this old fiddler and your good thoughts Merle. Forrest

[Marci MN]

Beautiful! I love your style! I'd give my eyeteeth to come watch you carve and paint for a day.