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I know there are some very talented artists, carvers, sculptors in this community with way more experience than I. I found this link yesterday, while searching for something totally unrelated, it has been on my mind since. How much time would you guess Leon devoted to this project? All time from studying the specs, the necessary research and the obvious production challenges.
And what is you opinion of the work?
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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I don't know Leon or anything about his history of wood working or design. Therefore, it's sheer guesswork to try to answer your first question. If you wanted to know how long it would take me, I'd have to charge you....
I choose to just admire this work and the skill it obviously took to make it. Thanks for posting the link!
(What does bug me tho, is I think those published dimensions must be way off.....20" deep????? It's one of the reasons I stopped getting that mag a long time ago.)
Laura,
Joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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I thought you would enjoy that, Joe. I tell you what, if it is 20" deep, I sure would like to see more photos; a few from different angles would be nice. I kind of thought the 20" depth was in error, too. I'm not sure what it would take a pro to do, but figuring I could do it in pieces and assemble it in the end, I'll bet I'd have nearly a month in it. Do you figure it to be assembled, Joe?
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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Assembled for sure. Trying to do that from a single piece by hand, would be an insane waste of time. If he had a CNC, that might be another story. If it was machined, you would still have an impossible sanding task to remove the machining marks in order to apply a natural finish.
At 20" wide, a lot of those elements are very small.....tough job!!! I followed the rest of that link to the other carvings and that beautiful mirror frame is also 20" deep....Don't they have an editor with a brain?
BTW (this not personal, Dave) but I hate the "How long does it take" question.......Don't you?
I'm helping a friend, today, who is showing at one of the finest Art and Craft shows in the North East. I'll not ask that question even once......unless there is a sign carver there...
Happy Memorial Day!
Joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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Even if it's a misplaced decimal point, and it's only 2" deep, it's beautiful work! Thanks, Dave!
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"...there are no limits when you aim for perfection..." Jonathan Livingston Seagull Posts: 7014 | From: Highgrove via Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
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. . . Yes, I absolutely dislike the mentioned question, now that you mention it. I apologize; however, I am curious about the time. I shouldn't be, one of the things I love most about shaping guitar bodies is the time to do it right. When I make the time to carve guitar bodies, the "no deadlines, no hurry, do it because you love it," element of the work, is one of the most important to me. I know that would change if I needed to sell them. Thanks for all the input, Joe. You are a respected talent.
Ian,
You are quite welcome.
Dan,
I couldn't be there for many reasons. It almost happened. You folks did a heck of a lot of fantastic work! High Fives to ALL of you. I hope you took care of scaring folks for me.
The red is in my eyes.
Work with you again soon, I'm sure.
-------------------- Dave Parr Sign Painter USA Posts: 709 | From: USA | Registered: May 2003
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Whew, I'm back from the show. It was hot.....actually not realy that bad....I have a hard time shifting into summer There was a lot of great work done by some very talented designers/craftsmen. All mediums. 40% of the show was fine art. Wood was well represented.... with a lot of them taking the craft to another level thru good design.....and a healthy respect for the medium. I love it all!!!! It reminded my of where I came from and the friendships that I made with fine craftsmen across the country. I left that circut a long time ago and coincendently, I tripped into the "Leterheads". Just luck I guess... And as with the last phase, I'll slowly move on...having made wonderful friendships and learned soooooooo much. Dave, I think we both take the same approach to the work we love.....really in our hearts.....love. Our challenge is the same....we set the standards.....we challenge ourselves. We are justly proud when we demonstrate the craftsmenship required to produce something of superior quality. Yet, when each one is compleded, we are always looking to make it even better......cause it's our rules. Where we differ, is that IS my job. Time constraints included. That is the challenge I embrace with vigor. I am a producing carver....I carve all the time.....it's my job and I love it! I'm not a sign guy......ya, I carve some signs....but I sell carvings....and some signs. In that respect.....I can't help much. Teaching doesn't happen without students.
Thanks again for the link and for sharing your passion for superior woodsmithing. (Is that a new word???? )
Joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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And as with the last phase, I'll slowly move on...having made wonderful friendships and learned soooooooo much. Dave, I think we both take the same approach to the work we love.....really in our hearts.....love. Our challenge is the same....we set the standards.....we challenge ourselves. We are justly proud when we demonstrate the craftsmenship required to produce something of superior quality. Yet, when each one is compleded, we are always looking to make it even better......cause it's our rules.
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