Don Worley taught a class on how to carve his NO SEE-UMS to members of the Miami Valley Wood Carving club members in Middletown, Ohio in January, 2009. The three No See-Ums in the photograph are the ones I did in his class. No See-Ums are fun carving subjects that become addictive in that one leads to doing another and then another. Read the rest of this entry »
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9
Apr
POPULAR NO SEE-UMS
Don Worley created the No See-Ums and has been teaching these delightful carving projects to various students. The ones pictured here were carved by Caricature Carvers of America member, Tom Brown. Don taught a class for the Eastern Woodland Carving Club, Converse, Indiana last year where Tom Brown and Gary Freeman became “hooked” on carving No See-Ums.
Gary Freeman carved these versions of No See-Ums. More about No See-Ums can be seen in two previous postings on November 21, 2008 and February 2, 2009.
Wayne Shinlever of Knoxville, Tennessee learned from Don Worley how to carve No See-Ums at the 2008 Dollywood Carving Show and since Wayne is a Santa carver he carved his version of a No See-Ums.
No See-Ums have become very popular with carvers who have tried these easy and fun projects. Thanks to Don Worley for introducing this very “addictive” carving project to the carving world.
9
Jan
CARVING FRIENDSHIPS
Norb Hartmann, a long time wood carving friend from Fairfield, Ohio gave this laser engraved plaque to me as an ongoing sharing of good humored fun. He is like the “good humor bandit” who likes to sneak up on you with a special act of friendship and tattoo his generosity on your heart. Read the rest of this entry »
DERBY DINGUS McGee is an original carving by Lynn Doughty. My wife, Frances, gave me this carving as a gift this Christmas. What a pleasant surprise. In other years I received two lumps of coal, but this year I received a “Doughty.” Am I a good boy or what?
Gifts are special and some are more special because they continue to give. Love is a gift that keeps on giving. Friendship is a gift that keeps on giving. Memory is a gift that keeps on giving. Woodcarving is a gift that keeps on giving. Combining all of these becomes yet another gift that continues to give. Read the rest of this entry »
25
Dec
FRIENDSHIP CARVING TREE
This FRIENDSHIP CARVING TREE contains carved wooden ornaments collected over the years. Each one contains a memory of the person who carved an ornament as a way of remembering those who decorate our lives with friendship. Each represents an unique style of creativity that can only be demonstrated in the individuality of personality of the carver. Each ornament has a story to tell of the generosity of friendship which like all Christmas memories is a sentimental journey. Read the rest of this entry »
21
Nov
NO SEE-UMS by Don Worley
No See-ums were created by Don Worley of New Carlisle, Ohio in early 2008. He has taught several classes on these fun caricature carvings as well as numerous individual carvers. Don has been active in the Dayton Carvers Guild of Ohio and has been co-chairman many years for the annual Artistry in Wood. He is my good friend and a friend to carvers near and far. Read the rest of this entry »
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VENDOR is a play on the title of an old James Garner movie, “Support Your Local Sheriff.” The reason to support your local vendor is because of the labor of love these dedicated servants of woodcarving generously give to the woodcarving community.
Dick and Barb Belcher are in their thirty second year of providing a most valuable service through their Belcher Carving Supply. LLC. They have available at several wood carving shows almost anything any carver would want and need and if they do not have it, they will make every effort to find what is requested. Through their catalog, email R1Belcher@aol.com or by phone 937-845-0346 Dick and Barb await the opportunity to be there for any carver’s needs. Read the rest of this entry »
9
Sep
PAPA SMURF
The cartoon character Papa Smurf was carved for Wayne Shinlever, a good wood carving friend from Knoxville, Tennessee. Before he retired as Deputy Sheriff his nickname “PAPA SMURF” was given to him. This particular carving is wearing a star to indicate the Deputy Sheriff motif. Papa Smurf stands four inches tall and is two inches wide. The coloring is done with artist oil paint thinned with boiled linseed oil.
