happy to join

[gerrigirl]

Hi,
I just happened upon this website and liked what I saw. I browsed through many of the carving photos, and I'm sure I have a long way to go to meet these standards...but I will keep at it.

I haven't got any pictures of my carvings yet, but I guess I'll start clicking the camera and get some uploaded. Most everything I've done is copied from different carving books. I haven't seemed to develop the 'artistic eye' and maybe I never will...but I will keep at it!

This site offers much encouragement

[pallin]

Welcome, Gerrigirl - We look forward to seeing some photos of your carvings. What type of carvings do you do? What tools & wood have your tried?

[BrandantR]

Welcome to the forum. There are a lot of talented and helpful people here ready to share their techniques and knowledge. Hope you can jump right in and start having a good time.

[gerrigirl]

Thanks Phil,
The first few things I carved I did in basswood.Mostly santas, little chickadees, I tried a trout. Then I did some walking sticks in willow, pine and maple. I've done a couple of spirits in cypress knees, and my most recent is a wolf head in cottonwood bark. (not completed yet). I use all hand tools. If I'm using block wood, my husband cuts out the rough shape for me. My first attempt with a woodburning tool on the wolf I'm doing...not particulary successful!

gerrigirl

[Riverman]

Hi Gerrigirl, welcome to the group!
Bob

[CREID]

Glad to have you gerigirl
Curt

[Mark Dellinger]

Gerrigirl,
Welcome to the group and glad to have you with us. Can't wait to see some of those pictures so get snapping.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark

[Ron T]

Hello and welcome, Gerrigirl. It's nice to have you here with us. I'm looking forward to seeing your work

[tomrsey]

Welcome Gerrigirl! I also look forward to seeing your work.

[Blinky Bill]

Hi Gerrigirl,
and welcome to the forum, we'd love to see your work, hope you visit often and ask heaps of questions.
John