My First Message Board post

[turk]

Hello Everyone,

Just attempting to post one of my carvings...I have been carving for about eight months and have referred to the message board quite often...thanks for all your suggestions and helpful hints...hopefully I do this correctly....this is my first attempt. Thanks

Turk

[Ron T]

Hi Turk,

That's an awesome carving. I think you've progressed very quickly for a new carver. Perhaps natural talent. Keep posting. I like your work.

[tnartist05]

Very nice old soldier and like the natural finish on him. How big is this carving plus what type of wood is he carved in?

Once again,you did a great job carving all the fine details in this bust.

Forrest

[turk]

Dear Forrest,

The carving is a Conferderate Solider it is a Rex Branson roughout and has a Boiled Linseed finish (two coates). I believe it is basswood and it is about 9 inches tall..the picture does not show the details of the carving....the picture flash washed out the details...I could not figure out how to get the flash turned off on my camera...ha

turk

[cannuckcarver]

You sure done a good job, can't wait to see your next carving.
Thanks for sharring.

[rzpooch]

That is a fine looking carving!
I have to take pictures outside, can't figure out the flash thing either

[Tom-H]

Turk, That's an excellent carving, regardless of your experience.

Tom H

[Totem]

That looks great!
And that's comming from a Yankee Civil War re-enactor.

[oldbearx2]

Excellent carving Turk, great job for a new carver. You'll find it easier to post up pics the more you do it. So keep sending them so we can enjoy them.

[turk]

Thanks y'all for your encouragement and comments

Sincerely,

Scott