Here's one like the foxes I posted last fall. Same size (14"x17"), 5/4 pine. Hand carved with no sanding on the carving....all colors are stains (notice you can see the grain?)
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Very Nice Joe and too bad bout your craft
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Joey,
I was gonna say "ya just live with it" but I suppose I'm actually gonna die with it..
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Rene Giroux (Member # 4980) on :
Love to see your work Joe, keep posting!
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Great work from a master.
Posted by Bill Modzel (Member # 22) on :
Wow Joe. What a prefect Brook Trout! Great job.
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Love the cut-out, but where's the hook?
Awesome job, love the detail
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
CCC: Cieslowski Can Carve!
very nicely done. I like the idea of only stains being used, too.
Posted by John Kurtzman (Member # 1736) on :
Joe; Nice fish, too bad all of your work goes out the door. I say that only because, as I suggested to Phil in our last conversation about an intended letterhead gathering this year, was to invite the public to a walk through, and vote on displayed projects like your carvings and associated artistic creations by those participating in the event. This would generate a better understanding of who and what a "Sign Shop" is capable of to the public by creating a wider exposure outside of our realm of participation. Much like a promotionial event to benefit the exhibitors, the shop where it is held, and the public where it would be entertainment for some and education for others. Pieces on exhibit from hands on work like yours to plug in the wall creations by those who use the gadgets. Your thoughts?
John Kurtzman john@kurtzmansigns.com www.kurtzmansigns.com Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Nice job Joe. As for John`s suggestion...what a stupid idea! Nothing like a contest to cause problems.
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
Ditto what Bob said. I thought egos were to be checked at the door on the way in.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks everyone!
John, an "Open to the Public" segment of a meet might be interesting.......without a "Peoples Choice" contest. Don't know how much would be accomplished by it tho. Seems to me, we do the educating one customer at a time on pretty much a daly basis in our own shops anyway.
Promoting a public event as part of a meet also seems like it would take a big effort and take away from drinking lots of beer.
Now, back on topic.....this piece is going into an auction at a fancy Trout Club banquet......I just might "reel" in a little more work from it.
Thanks again!
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
BEER???? There's beer at the meets?????
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Looks like a 1 pounder! Fantastic!
[ March 28, 2010, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: Neil D. Butler ]
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Joe, your staining and craftsmanship carving are awesome. A delight to the soul! thanks for sharing again.
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
I always enjoy seeing your stuff. The fact that it's made by hand makes it soo much more enjoyable to look at......a true craftsman Posted by Dennis Raap (Member # 3632) on :
Very nice Joe!
Posted by Patrick Sweeney (Member # 4123) on :
Thanks for posting pictures of your projects. They are just amazing.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
I enjoy your use with stains. Wish I could get them more UV resilient though. The layout and carving are very hot.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Beautiful work Joe.Makes me wanna get the fly rod out.
![[Wink]](wink.gif)
![[Applause]](graemlins/applause.gif)
![[Cool]](cool.gif)
![[Smile]](smile.gif)