Posted by: woodbeecarver in Noggins
At the 2006 Artistry in Wood Show in Dayton, Ohio these Pumpkin Heads in the photograph at the left were part of Jon Nelson’s display. A clever carving idea to try was filed in the back of my own wooden head. A year later I had the opportunity to take a caricature carving class from Bob Stadtlander and one of his subjects was Pumpkin Heads.
As with many carving ideas and carving subjects which incubate in the carver’s creative muse, carving more of these Pumpkin Heads came knocking on my wooden head (i.e. ‘block head’). The result being what I call “Pumpkin Noggins” as the word “noggin” means head. So what follows is a photo journey of “Pumpkin Noggins” on parade. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by: woodbeecarver in General
ARTISTRY IN WOOD at Dayton, Ohio is one of the premier wood carving shows across the nation. There are approximately two hundred wood carvers and wood workers who show and sell their creations of art and craftsmanship at this two day show November 14 and 15, 2009. http://www.daytoncarvers.com/ will give more details on Artistry in Wood.
Carvers from all across the United States will be represented while the quality and variety of carvings and woodwork provide something for anyone’s aesthetic appreciation. Carvings entered into competition are of the highest quality providing the visitor with a sense of awe at the beauty and creativity of each variety of carvings.
Tool vendors and wood suppliers will be available to offer whatever the carver needs to enhance their wood carving and working experiences. Demonstrations, youth woodworking activities, special exhibits, door prizes, raffle and silent auction add to the visitors’ interest.
Artistry in Wood is easy to find following the map at the left and there is plenty of free public parking with admission of $7.00 a day or $10.00 for two day pass. There is plenty to see and do and if one has never been, then this would be a good year to come and see for yourself. Come early, stay late to experience wood carving at its best. When you come look for me in the southeast corner of the Expo Center and we will talk woodcarving (as if there was any other subject worth talking about.)
JOHN ROTH (November 2, 1944 – September 5, 2009) carved a lasting memory on the hearts of his loved ones and friends. Especially in the carving community, John is remembered as a premier Chip Carver whose quiet and sincere friendship endeared him to all who knew him. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by: woodbeecarver in Noggins
Whittle Folk Tree Noggins are Whittle-Carved with a knife out of basswood tree limbs. Other carvers may call them “Wood Spirits” or “Tree Spirits” but the Wood Bee Carver has called them Whittle Folk Tree Noggins since he began carving them over twenty years ago as part of the “Folk Art of Whittling”
Tree Noggins were first carved as demonstration pieces at festivals and carving events since they are simple carvings that can be completed in a relatively short period of time. Observers of the carving demonstration can see before their eyes a section of a rustic tree limb transformed before they eyes into a “noggin” or head of a human figure. Read the rest of this entry »
