Archive for September 29th, 2008

29
Sep

SCOTTISH GOLFERS WEARING KILTS

   Posted by: woodbeecarver    in Carving Projects

SCOTTISH GOLFERSCOTTISH GOLFERThese two Scottish Golfers wearing kilts were carved as commission pieces.  One was a gift to a friend and the other was for the commissioner.  Each was carved out of basswood six inches tall by one and three quarter of an inch square using traditional carving tools.  The pose of each one is a challenge to carve legs crossed while leaning on a golf club, head turned slightly and other hand holding a pipe. The stripes to form the plaid effect were drawn first with a pencil to follow the contour  and folds of the kilt and then wood burned. Read the rest of this entry »

29
Sep

SANTA GOES GREEN

   Posted by: woodbeecarver    in Santa Carvings

SANTA GOES GREENSanta is above everyone else in his concern about global warming as his North Pole home and gift making factory is in jeopardy.  Thus, Santa is going “Green” to be environmentally correct and to let the rest of us become aware that we are to be caretakers and responsible managers of the good green earth and blue sky of the atmosphere.  Santa teaching us about loving one another and giving gifts of happiness both of which can not be without taking care of the environment in our little corner of the world.  In this series of carved jewelry pins, Santa is wearing a Green cap to remind us to be “evergreen” ourselves. Read the rest of this entry »