the carver,for a carver,by a carver

[jshelton]

This is my first post.have been carving on and off this last year watching gene's vidoes on you tube.i really want to thank gene messer for teaching me so much on you tube and on woodcarving illustrated.i love the flat plane style of carving and my uncle seen some of my work and wanted to get into it also.he just started after christmas so i made this for him as a gift.this is my version of one of gene's carvings.il start posting more as i do them and some of my other carvings i have done.thank you again gene,you are an inspiration to us all.

[Tom Ellis]

J. That is really a neat little scene. You dad is going to love it, and what a great inspiration for him . You will be a good teacher.

Tom

[ajcoholic]

That is a really great carving!

[toycarver]

That is a neat little carving. It is sure to make your uncle smile.

[JoeVM]

Nice! I really like it.

[pegmal]

Thanks Jason for posting this great carving. You have done an out standing job, I still can't believe that you carved this for me. All the time and effort it took, I thank you very much.
malcolm

[rwnokes]

Very nice, I really like it!

[torpidhummer]

Very well done,Gene's has influenced many new carvers with most of them
like you have done great,now if you let us know what your name is we can remember
you better.
Oscar

[Tom Ellis]

J. You certainly have mastered the flat plane in short order. Your painting is also first rate.

Great job, Tom

[l&bhilts]

Great work, Jason. We am sure Malcom loves it. We are glad that you are continuing your craft - you are very talented.
Lin and Barry