My latest carving (Page 2): Thank you Brenda!! I was looking at a candle stick and got this idea.:):)...

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thank you Brenda!! I was looking at a candle stick and got this idea.:):)

EnglishBrenda wrote:

That is very clever Erv. Well done.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

LOL! It is not all that hard to learn. You should see my very first ones.:):) My grandfather taught me how to carve back when I was 6 or 7. I still need to keep the bandages handy.:):)

jederick wrote:

Talent I wish I had...can't carve a toothpick!

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Erv wrote:

I started on this one a few months ago. I just finish it this last weekend. This little guy always looked in the kitchen window so I took a picture of him. And this is his carving.:) I turned the bottom half and then carved him. I put a coat of white on him and Janny is going to give me a paint job one of these days.:)

Ok!

Any progress on the stalled Sammy carving?

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi Robert. It is coming along, but very slow. Not much energy after the stroke. But I am feeling better. The big thing is I am making it almost life size.:)

robertjerl wrote:

Ok!

Any progress on the stalled Sammy carving?

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Erv wrote:

I started on this one a few months ago. I just finish it this last weekend. This little guy always looked in the kitchen window so I took a picture of him. And this is his carving.:) I turned the bottom half and then carved him. I put a coat of white on him and Janny is going to give me a paint job one of these days.:)

Fine job Erv!

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Erv wrote:

Hi Robert. It is coming along, but very slow. Not much energy after the stroke. But I am feeling better. The big thing is I am making it almost life size.:)

That's good, keep plugging away.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thank you Karin!! Doing this keeps me from getting into trouble.:):)

photophile wrote:

Fine job Erv!

Leo Perez

I've been dabbing with wood carving somewhat, you make it look so easy. Love your work.
leo

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Wow. Excellent work.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi Leo. I had a very good teacher, my grandfather.:) He carved the head stones for the folks that lived in his town. I was 6 or 7 when I started. You just have to start with simple things and small things. My first carving was an acorn. :):):)

Leo Perez wrote:

I've been dabbing with wood carving somewhat, you make it look so easy. Love your work.
leo

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

kpmac wrote:

Wow. Excellent work.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

You're so talented my friend!!...good job!!

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thank you Bob! Something I love to do.

rlaugh wrote:

You're so talented my friend!!...good job!!

Karenn Loc: Sydney Australia.

Such fine work. I assume it is done in two pieces then joined. Did you wood turn the base. So lovely.

Erv wrote:

I started on this one a few months ago. I just finish it this last weekend. This little guy always looked in the kitchen window so I took a picture of him. And this is his carving.:) I turned the bottom half and then carved him. I put a coat of white on him and Janny is going to give me a paint job one of these days.:)

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Very beautiful and excellent work, Erv, and not only are you an excellent carver, but you also have great skills at just about all woodworking projects! Take care!