Think'n Spring WIP

brian bailey · #21 03-16-2006, 08:50 AM

Thanks Al.

I'm thinking of putting together a little vacation pkg. for this summer / early fall

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Ya know, a little something to break up the monotony of this retirement thing

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The reason I asked is, I recently received Dillman's brochure with an order from Dick Blicks. They are offering quite a few classes that I'd be interested in taking. Just have to decide which one though.

Their brochure and website sure makes for a nice get away for a week or two.

www.dillmans.com

fishcarver2004 · #22 03-16-2006, 01:50 PM

Brian, very nice carving,i like the picture
frame idea
Stacey

brian bailey · #23 03-16-2006, 09:06 PM

Thanks Stacey.

There is a feature to the picture frame that you can't see.

I coped the right inside edge of the frame to allow the board that I did the carving on to expand without blowing the frame apart.

Mottles · #24 03-16-2006, 10:54 PM

Hey Brian, please forgive my tardy reply been bogged down with chores. Your relief turned out terrific and the frame is perfect. OK what's next?
Kathy

brian bailey · #25 03-17-2006, 09:11 AM

Thanks Kathy.

As far as what's next?

I don't know!

The path that I have been following suddenly split and has become many.

At this point in time I'm not sure which one I'll choose to follow.

But, I do know that I had better start beating a path to my shop an get some of the furniture orders I have out the door!!

CSM Carver · #26 05-19-2006, 10:05 AM

Brian,
Did you have a pattern for this? As a new carver I would like to try it if you do. I do not have the talent to freehand the drawing and then do such a good job on the carving.

brian bailey · #27 05-19-2006, 02:59 PM

Sorry, there is no pattern.

I did use a picture of an Oriole that was featured on the back cover of the Feb. / March 06 issue of Birds & Bloom's magazine as a reference and model.

The Dogwood branch grew out of my head though

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You have the talent to free hand draw.

Just draw what your eye's see, don't listen to your brain!