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 »
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.)
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 »
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Aug
WHITTLE FOLK PIN HEADS
Whittle-Carving heads on wooden clothes pins gives a whole new meaning to the term “Pin Head” and yet the novelty of it seems appropriate. The wooden clothes pins were purchased at Hobby Lobby Craft Store and were made in China. The wood is fairly hard which requires a sharp knife that utilizes slicing cuts. The round ball at the top can be carved into a hat, hair or even a small head. The fun part is in the creativity of coming up with a different face for each Pin Head while letting your imagination and knife have a free rein. Read the rest of this entry »
20
Aug
MORE WHITTLE DOODLES
Two more Whittle Doodles have been added to the Whittle Doodle page under “Main Menu” which can be accessed by clicking on “Whittle Doodle IV and VII and More” Whittle Doodles are free hand carvings done only with a knife to show all the fun and imaginative things that can be carved in a block of wood. Doodling with a knife in a block of wood is at the heart of what it means to Whittle-Carve.
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Aug
COMPETITION ENTRIES
These are my entries into the 2009 Caricature Carvers of America mail-in competition August 27 in Converse, Indiana. I have been entering carvings into competition since 1978 both as mail-in and as part of being a carving show participant. It is a good experience that every carver should do as an extension of the carving experience.
While encouraging carvers to both participate in wood carving shows and entering one’s carvings into competition, I often offer some of my thoughts about competition and judging. Read the rest of this entry »
Larry Piety of Berne, Indiana is a carving friend who I would like to introduce to the visitors of this web log. He is an accomplished carver and his wife Jeannie beautifully paints his carvings. Their partnership in the arts has been displayed for years at the FolkWorks GALLERY of Evanston, IL. http://www.folkworks.com/ with their annual Santa Carvings. Read the rest of this entry »
Jim O’Hara of Grove City, Ohio has been a carving friend for many years whose caricature carving have been an inspiriation to me. It is appropriate that he be introduced through this web log as a way of letting others know of his gift of carving. The photographs presented here cover several years at various wood carving shows and entries in the Caricature Carvers of America competition. Read the rest of this entry »