bennett springs

[chuckbolton]

this is a piece i have just finished-- its a bridge over a popular trout fishing stream in mid missouri-- called Bennett Springs. the bridge was built in the 30's by the ccc. its on basswood with bark sides 11 X 13. its painted with water colors-- my only objection to this, is i seem to loose the depth when i take photographs. other than that im happy with it.

comments encouraged and appreciated

[twilli227]

Nice carving and painting. The depth looks good on my computer.

Todd

[bigEd_H]

Nice relief, Chuck. It looks great from here. I can see the depth on my computer. You did an excellent job on the carving and the paint.

Ed

[chuckbolton]

found a pic of the blank i started with- i got in a hurry to finish it and failed to take pics in progress

[Mark Dellinger]

Chuck,
This is a neat piece of wood and even neater after you finished carving and painting it. The scene is very well done and the colors are just perfect. Very peaceful looking to me.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark

[Kenny_S]

Looks just like it Chuck. Great job in both carving and painting!

[Thor]

You sure do paint well. I like the way you blended the colors on the carving.
Christina

[Ron T]

Hi Chuck,

You did a great job carving and painting that scene.

[chuckbolton]

i do appreciate all the kind words-- i learned the painting from john engler in springfield mo. he is also my instructor when i began relief carving. hes a great instructor often in texas and ofcourse in the midwest--- if you have the oppurtunity , take a class-- he can take anyone from beginner to advanced carver and make it a great experience.

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Nice carving. My Grandparents use to take us there to go trout fishing back in the 40's.