Run Before The Wind.

[squbrigg]

This relief of a ship running before the wind has been in the works for a while now. Took my time and tried not to make too many mistakes, the wood is Basswood and it measures 12" x 9". I'm particurlarly happy with the sea in this one. I recieved those new Pfiel tools I ordered and they were perfect for what I intended, the wave action and swell. I have already cut a big slice of Basswood for the next one, several time larger than this.

Yum, yum, I love a good sea scene.

Bob

[CarverFromNoWhere]

Simply amazing Bob very clean, crisp and i love the contrast of the colors. awesome work
Carl

[aulddiy]

As a beached Auld Salt it looks good to me Bob. No I never sailed on a fully rigged I'm not that old.
I've had a go at a trawler recently as a change from my usual. Still a bit to do to finish it.

[Paul_Guraedy]

Bob, another successful sea scene. Love those waves. How much bigger are you going?

[Irishman]

You can really make that ship come out of the wood Bob. I must get into relief carving as I enjoy any type of scene having to do with the sea or coastline. I've been humming and hawing about carving a kayak scene but I never get down to it. Kayaking is my other passion next to carving.
Patrick

[Irish]

Beautiful Bob! The burn work is perfect with those wonderfully dimensioned sails!

Is it possible to get a photo of this in profile. I would love to see how deep the carving really is. The burning seems to add a illusion of extra depth.

Susan

[Joy]

Very, very nice, Bob. I like the roughness of the sky and waves contrasted with smoothness and crispness of the ship

[cannuckcarver]

You have talent my friend, I would also mention patience.
Super scene, good contrast and colors.
Thanks for sharring.

[markken5889]

this a truly a great piece, Bob. I've never seen anyone make a sea come to life in carving the way you do!!!

Mark

[squbrigg]

Glad to hear that you like it folks, I enjoy carving these. I've been doing sea reliefs for years and never seemed to have "struck the right cord" when doing them, until now. I like the way the burning brings to life the sea and the vessels on Basswood. Other woods look better unburned, like Mahogany, but Basswood just seems to shine with a bit of touch up.

Paul, the next piece is 36" x 13" and I'm working on sketches now. My wife had to help me cut it off the board yesterday, heavy bugger it is too. A 2" thick board I've been saving for 15 years or so, for just the right inspiration. Well, I have it and now I'm going to do it. I still have a good size piece of the board left for more scenes.

Susan .... I am attaching a couple of pictures I took just for you to show the depths.

Bob