The WOOD BEE CARVER often says “every carving project is a learning experience and journey,” and advises that the second and third time one carves the same themed carving, learning takes another path to discoveries. This approach allows the carver’s creative sub conscious to guide the carving process with fresh interpretations of a familiar subject. MOTHER AND CHILD II is the second version of a similar carving as described in the December 27, 2015 posting entitled MOTHER AND CHILD Study which can be reviewed as a frame of reference comparison.  In this latest version the pose is opposite from the first version as well as texturing of slicing cuts presents a fresh interpretation.  In other words, the second version is not an exact copy of the first making each one unique in appearance.  The photos below will show the carving from various angles. Read the rest of this entry »