Welcome to the Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board, an online wood carving forum community where you can join thousands of carvers from around the world discussing all things related to carving. To gain full access to the message board you must register for a free account. As a registered member you will be able to:
  • Browse over 90,000 posts.
  • Communicate privately with other carvers from around the world.
  • Post your own photos or view from 3,500 user submitted images.
  • Gain access to exclusive wood carving promotions offered by Wood Carving Illustrated and Fox Chapel Publishing.
All this and much more is available to you absolutely free when you register for an account, so sign up today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact the Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board's Support Team.

Go Back   Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board > Wood Carving > New Projects and Works in Progress (WIP)
Christmas Early Christmas Early
Connect with Facebook
Register FAQ Members List Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

New Projects and Works in Progress (WIP)

Reply
Share Thread:
| More
Page 1 of 3 1 23
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-04-2009, 08:15 PM
Mark N. Akers's Avatar
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lexington S.C.
Posts: 4,151
Default Christmas Early
Here's a carving I finished this morning,it was a ordered piece,don't think I'll ever get tired of carving Santa's,hope you enjoy it.
Last edited by Mark N. Akers; 02-05-2011 at 08:03 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-04-2009, 08:45 PM
Mark Gargac's Avatar
Moderator
  
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Broomfield ,CO.
Posts: 500
Default Re: Christmas Early
Mark, Excellent carving . As good as, or better than your original.
__________________
www.gargacsoriginals.com
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-04-2009, 10:14 PM
Lightningbolt's Avatar
Dave Brock
  
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: North Carolina mountains
Posts: 1,674
Default Re: Christmas Early
Nice color tones and I especially like the texture of the Christmas tree. Great work!
__________________
My Blog
My Adventures
My Videos

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind."
-Dr. Seuss
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-04-2009, 10:15 PM
Nomad's Avatar
Senior Member
  
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,617
Default Re: Christmas Early
Wonderful! And I'm looking at it in the WCI issue 41. Congratulations on the Grand Prize Winner!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-04-2009, 11:45 PM
Iowa Carver's Avatar
Knife Nerd
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Iowa
Posts: 3,788
Default Re: Christmas Early
I agree with Mark G. A great Santa Mark.

Corey
__________________
Visit My Website at:
http://iowacarver.tripod.com/

Friend My On Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/challagan1
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-05-2009, 12:37 AM
DADDIO's Avatar
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: mississippi
Posts: 961
Default Re: Christmas Early
mark two thumbs up on this one !! great job amd i think this is better than the original too,and it was great!! keep up the great work.
__________________
chip slinging,blues singing,bar-b-queing son of a gun
Mobster
etsy site
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Woodcarving...ef=seller_info

direct link to my wci carving gallery
http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...searchid=46323
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-05-2009, 10:16 AM
Curtscarving's Avatar
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: North East Mississippi
Posts: 2,920
Default Re: Christmas Early
Mark-All of your work is great,and this one is top line. Like the foot prints.
Curt
__________________
GOD IS GREAT
BEER IS GOOD
PEOPLE ARE CRAZY

http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...e/curtscarving
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-05-2009, 10:55 AM
Kringle Addict
  
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Gulf Coast of Florida
Posts: 3,119
Default Re: Christmas Early
He is lovely, Mark. Always enjoy seeing your work....and it's never too early for Santa.
__________________
susieq: older but no wiser....
http://susanmattix.com
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-05-2009, 07:15 PM
wildhare's Avatar
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: eastern Oklahoma
Posts: 2,077
Default Re: Christmas Early
Mark, I love your Santa's. I too like this one better than the original. The footprints and the texture on the tree really put this one over the top for me.

Wanda
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-05-2009, 09:08 PM
Sharon of the Dell's Avatar
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: nor cal,under the redwoods, near the Pacific
Posts: 6,128
Default Re: Christmas Early
i like him and it's great to have a little Christmas this time of year.
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 23

« Whittling Contest | Better way to photograph your projects »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Yule's come early! Grimnir Woodcarving Tools, Technology & Sharpening 10 11-18-2008 06:27 PM
early Christmas carvings!!! DADDIO Holiday 18 09-03-2008 09:46 PM
Early Santa? Hi_Ho_Sliver Holiday 20 09-21-2007 12:20 AM
The Stork Came Early Arnold-Smith Off Topic 15 12-04-2006 03:31 PM
Early Christmas Present bygeorge Holiday 20 12-24-2005 08:02 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:31 PM.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

Contact Us - Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2010 Fox Chapel Publishing Co., Woodcarving Illustrated

SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2