WOW Posted by John D. Heller Sr. (Member # 8712) on :
There are many skills that will never be replaced by machines.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Amazing. Sure put a knowing smile on my face!
Posted by Steve Purcell (Member # 1140) on :
Top shelf. The <i>Grinling Gibbons</i> influence is apparent.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Incredible!
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Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
just goes to show ya...skill, talent, and love to create is what alot of us inspire to.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
WOW is right!
-grampa dan
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Just awsome!!!!!
Posted by Bob Noyes (Member # 8317) on :
WOW, I'm Really Impressed
Posted by Robert Larkham (Member # 2913) on :
I'm throwing my carving tools away. I shall never achieve the greatness of this Man "Artist". WOW!!!!!
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
No, neither will I approach the glory of Gibbons or Esterly- but that's certainly NOT going to stop me from getting an inordinate amount of pleasure from what I can do! Ya does what ya can- and practice, practice, practice...
Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :
Most definitely, Catharine. There are a number of us here who are illustators in the fine art world, but it has extremely limited practical application in the commercial sign world. I've done fine art wood renderings that would never come close to competing economically with far less intricate pieces in the sign world. I belong to a woodcarvers website too, and the base tone of everyone there is a protective aura that precludes signage applications. The time required to execute pieces such as those in Bob's link is completely outside the realm of economic commercial reality. Gorgeous work for sure from a talented man. I'm betting that he has a clientele list that keeps him very busy, but I'll bet that few of them are the sorts with whom we deal on a daily basis.
P
... and I thought that I had a chisel collection till I saw his!! Sheesh!
[ April 14, 2008, 08:21 AM: Message edited by: Pierre St.Marie ]
Posted by Donald Miner (Member # 6472) on :
I know not the words to describe what I have just witnessed.
Posted by Rene Giroux (Member # 4980) on :
Eye candy to say the least, thanks for posting.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Double WOW! Just unbelievable.
Dan could probably do that on his tank but all the lines would be wiggly.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Absolutely Beautiful
Thanks for sharing that one Bob Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
Geez Louise!!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
All those tools and not a glue bottle in sight.......hmmmmmmmmmm Just amazing!
To help non carvers understand whats involved, making chips usually involves putting some pressure down on the wood with the bevel of the gouge and then pushing the tool foward to make the chip. The bevel is the guide for the cutting edge. With this work, you can't push down..... so to make chips, you almost have to float the bevel on the wood......huge amount of skill to do it consistantly.
I'm in awe.
Thanks for the post Bob!
joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
Absolutely stunning. Compared to this, what any of us do is amatuerish and banal - but then, as Pierre said, he's dealing with an entirely different clientele.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
There was a picture of this man`s work on the back cover of Fine Woodworking this month. I thought some here might enjoy seeing his amazing work. There are a few more pictures in the magazine. Thanks to Bob for posting the link. Actually Joe, he does dowel and glue pieces together.
Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :
Cool schtuff any way you cut it. What patience. P
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