Man with wheelbarrow

mwilleson · #1 02-25-2006, 07:53 PM

Hi all,

I tend to work several pieces at one time, then if I'm stuck or thinking through a detail I can go on to a different piece.

Here is a blocked out piece I've had on the shelf for a few months. Started it last summer, got it this far, and then stepped away from it while I worked on some other pieces that had sparked my interest.

It's time to get back to this one now as I plan the next one.

mik1947 · #2 02-25-2006, 08:14 PM

Mike -

I really like the way you block out a piece and your cuts are soooo clean!! I'll be looking for the finished work.

Mike

GeorgiaCarver · #3 02-25-2006, 08:20 PM

Good looking rough out. Glad he is pushing the wheel barrow and not me!

Kenny_S · #4 02-25-2006, 10:34 PM

Real nice roughout. Clean and smooth. Waiting on the finish piece.

Marci MN · #5 02-25-2006, 11:11 PM

Oh yes.. this one will be fun to watch develop!

Umm..watcha gonna put in the wheelbarrow? Since your from SD .. a super large over grown ear of corn for the corn palace?

rick-in-seattle · #6 02-26-2006, 03:03 AM

This carving reminds me of the story (not my story) of the man working at the lumber mill.

Every day he would be stopped at the gate while pushing a wheelbarrow full of wood shavings.

The guard would check all through the shavings but never found him stealing anything.

This was a daily ritual, the guard would search the shavings and find nothing.

Years later the guard and the mill worker, both retired, met in a bar.

The guard said "I knew you were stealing something, but I could never figure out how or what it was"

The mill worker replied; "Wheelbarrows!"

GILLY · #7 02-26-2006, 09:07 AM

Love the piece so far. Rick, great story.

Mottles · #8 02-26-2006, 01:13 PM

Mike this is going to be really nice I love the action. Glad you decided to continue on with this carving. Looking forward to following along with this one.
Kathy