A few of mine.

[jamescwatts]

Been lurking for a while, thought it was time I share. BTW, love this CW machine (when it's working) and this forum (especially when the CW is not working)!

As you can tell, we're kinda proud of our little island. We raffled off a few of the GVI signs for a fund raiser. They went over very well.

[WoodenWizard]

Those look outstanding. Welcome outa the dark and into the light. Looking forward to more examples of your work.

Dave

[chief2007]

Nicely done! Great work

[TerryT]

Nice work, they look great.

[fwharris]

James,

Great carves! Thanks for sharing!!

[Ike]

Very nice James! Great design and painting!

Ike

[Bigtyme]

Wow!! Great looking signs. Really the the paint choices...

[jamescwatts]

Thanks all. You're too kind. My wife is the artist, I'm the sign maker. She did the beach scene GVI. She gets infuriated with my "method" of painting (Basically I usually just fill in all the holes and sand off the mess that I made (From a suggestion on this forum). I'm no artist, but the results are as you see and it's fast. I've found foam brushes are great both for lettering and solid backgrounds. Dirt cheap too.

The white with black Heron sign had me for a while, but I ended up spreading some black on a sheet of plastic wrap, but that on top of a towel, and carefully placed the white painted sign on that. Kind of reverse screen printing. It came out almost perfect. A little touch here and there and it'll make a great gift.

[ladjr]

The Black Heron is exceptional, you did a great job

[ntdiver]

Good looking signs! If you don't mind sharing what is the name of the font that 29 is done in? Thanks - Doug

[b.sumner47]

Well Done !


Capt Barry

[ktjwilliams]

I like the 29.... That's really cool ...

[badbert]

Every one of them are keepers! I like the Heron and the 29 as well. But I really like the one she is holding! Her color choices are perfect.

[easybuilt]

WOW I am impressed! Every one is so unique and very nicely painted. You should be proud of those and where you live. Thanks for sharing!

[SharonB]

Great signs, great painting, and very nice designs. Your goose sign is certainly a winner.

[jamescwatts]

Unfortunately I only saved the outline in the project, not the actual text, but I'm pretty sure it's a Garamond Italic typeface.

[ntdiver]

Thanks James - I will look it up. Doug

[jamescwatts]

This weekend the Sunfish and Hobies will be out for the "Reindeer Run"; a race to the Buckrow beach to fetch a reindeer and then back. I carved these awards for the winners.

[chief2007]

Those are really nice - great job!

[SharonB]

A larger raindeer, using your pattern, would make a awesome yard ornament.

[Capt Bruce]

Welcome to the Forum Family. You two have created some really outstanding signs for the Island working together. Beautifully designed, crafted and finished. We look forward to seeing your future creations.

[jamescwatts]

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I didn't paint the beach sign, it came out really nice. The Pilot House sign I'm just finishing up now for a friend. The picture is a stitch, it's a little warped. The Watts sign has yet to be finished. You know what they say about a plumber's plumbing, a cobbler's shoes, etc.

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[aokweld101]

somehow I missed this post ........I like the light house and the plane... Excellent job!!!

[SharonB]

I like the way you've designed your signs. The Pilots House really turned out nice. Will look forward to seeing more of your designed in the future.

[lawrence]

That's a lot of very high quality work- they look great (Pilot house is my fav though)

Thanks for taking the time to share your pics with us

Lawrence

[Capt Bruce]

My Second to Lawrence's comments. Love your Pilot's House sign design and execution. Very nicely done on all of these!

[easybuilt]

Very beautiful carvings and I love your colors too!