A Jon Nelson fun Santa.

santagibbs · #21 03-21-2007, 11:15 PM

I appreciate the nice comments on my Santa and I am so glad that it made you smile..That's what I was aiming for..
Susan the talest point on the carving is seven inches and the base is nine and a half inches long.. That is the shortest Santa I have done so far and that is why he was so much fun..lol sure was easy to hold and turn. I wanted to arve two baby raccoons in the stump but my stump was too small and I knew I couldn't do a good job with smaller raccoons..
I enjoyed looking at your web site and my favorite are the candlestick Santas . very cute.. Charlotte

fishcarver · #22 03-22-2007, 12:12 AM

Charlotte, thanks for shareing just simply love it, i had to edit my last post to add the attachments, took several tries so i know the feeling, great job, keep it up.............

santagibbs · #23 03-22-2007, 01:19 AM

Virg.. I reallly like your fish carvings especially " schools out and frog legs." Very very nice work. Yes, I think I had the size too large ,even it was in the size range..go figure! Thanks for the nice compliments on the Santa raccoon carving..Charlotte

Bartster · #24 03-22-2007, 06:11 AM

miss charlotte,

great work on the santa and the scene, thanks for sharing,

bart

bygeorge · #25 03-22-2007, 11:34 AM

Charlotte, that is just adorable! What a beautiful scene. I love the colors and the detail. The stump and the coons really make this scene. What a really great job!

Chuck

santagibbs · #26 03-22-2007, 03:29 PM

Thank you Bart amd Chuck for the nice compliment .. It sure makes one want to keep on carving .. I appreciate it... I am thinking of trying to carve a replica of a stuffed Santa... I wonder if that will seem like a stupid idea but I think it would be fun.. My first carving was like a stuffed angel . Lots of fun there...Charlotte

Claude · #27 03-23-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santagibbs

...lol and Claude, you don't fool me a bit as I know the fine work you do, so you better post that pin riight now.. Charlotte

Ok, Charlotte - the pin is posted here

Claude

santagibbs · #28 03-25-2007, 05:05 PM

Claude that pin is precious.. Your wife is very lucky..Such good detail in such a small piece.. That would be nerve racking for me lol..
Sometimes I think I should stay off this board..Sorry Carolina carver .. a big mistake .. Thanks Claude for showing me the pin.. Charlotte

Maybe I will wake up soon... !

Kenny_S · #29 03-26-2007, 01:55 PM

Pure Beauty in the finest form. Love the scene, Nice Santa and raccons, Love the dog sniffing around in the snow.

What did you use for the snow?

A carving to be proud of for sure

santagibbs · #30 04-06-2007, 09:42 PM

Kenny, I am sorry , I didh't think there was any more comments on the carving.. Thank you for such nice words.. The snow is called Snow Tex and I have a carving that is ten years old and it still looks good ..I have used it for years.. It dries very hard and seems to keep it's color.. I am sure most art supply stores have it.. I usually order mine from the Artist Club.. Thanks, Charlotte