My brother Mark was over and he is retired from the United States Coast Guard. My Sailor carving was perfect for him. They both have a beard and all, had it been winter, the hats would have matched too! Great spending some time together. He loved it and that bring me joy when the gift bring joy!!
After a little of no carving through Christmas. I spent some time in the shop. I finished like a couple gifts for Christmas. Here are a few of the pieces I finished.
The carving on the left was one of my better faces especially the nose and below the mouth. He is a pretty stern looking dude.
My next project I tried to carve from picture of this actor. I have had the pic awhile and always looked at it. I finally decided to give it a try. My son says I should do it like 5 times and see the improvement and the observations I would gain. I may. I see many things I missed as I study it. But it was still an enjoyable project nonetheless. I am getting low on bark so need to put an order in for the winter carving. I may have more time as no yard work and I won’t be able to walk or ride mountain bike. Carving on .
I am not sure if I will put this on my Etsy store. Here is a link to that. Click here
So, just speaking sentamentally, When Marty Eddinger, introduced me to woodcarving I had no idea the gift it would be to my life. Why has it made such a healthy impact in me. Let me
I will always be grateful to my late friend Marty, who introduced me to woodcarving, taught me so much (eyes!), and encouraged me, and gifted me many things. I miss this guy daily.
Worked on this one this week. Loved every moment.
This is my 3rd lesson with Alec. We did a Native American with head dress, not looking straight ahead. Always great to learn from him. He takes me to another level as he shares his talent. We set this one up so I could do it by myself when I got home to remember all he taught me. Super great time with a great young man.
The Native American was carved by my late teacher and friend Marty Eddinger. I fixed a broken piece for his brother, and put a coat of finish on it.
The Second man is just a fun project I did.
The Spartan soldier was carved for a friend.
Enjoyed carving, the quiet, peace and solitude.
Here is my Green man in basswood in one leaf. I did a progression of it. I enjoyed carving it a lot. On to the next project!
I am trying to carve spoons, but that is trickier than I thought! I love the cherry, and the beauty of the grain and color. Here is pic of a couple and then I am working on a spirit face so and I am trading it for an ambrosia spoon from a spoon carver on instagram.
I have big carving goals at Christmas, but never seem to get all those projects done. I have spent increased time in the shop and got a few done. A sunflower for my daughter and a mountain man, personalized for my father-in-law. I have also tried my hand at some more spoon carving. It is hard than I thought, but I am determined to keep at it, as wooden spoons are pretty cool. Here are some pics.
I have been working on this green man for awhile. It has been a patient endeavor as I detail the leaves. I love the way the thickness of bark, brings it all forward. I am considering entering it into an local art show here in Temperance, Mi.
Nate Elarton Wood Sculpting 