Three new projects

[SharonB]

Haven't posted for quite some time but I have done these three projects over the last couple of months. Two project are finished and the third one is still a work in progress. The first is a Sigma Chi Paddle carved in cedar and will be finished by the client (thanks Eddie for the pattern, it turn out great). The second finished one is sea related objects, patterns from VD3D that I wanted to see how they carved so put them all on one sign. 6136561366613676136861369613706137161372The last and biggest project... still in progress is the animals. It will be 3-layers thick and framed out when finished (1st photo, next 3 are the individual panels). Now I just need to decided to just stain or to stain and paint. There is a second front piece carve shown, last picture shown, that just needs a back panel...this one will only be two carves deep.

[mtylerfl]

All look GREAT, Sharon!

The Deer/Forest Scene...that's my favorite! I've had something very similar to that on my "project idea" list for a few years, so I'm particularly glad to see one of the "wood working stars" (you) use the "dimensional layering" technique. You do it proud!

[Smoken D]

Great signs and I agree about the animal scene. Fantastic idea and I am sure it will come out beautiful!

[rcdages]

Sharon B,

What can one say other then OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful carvings.

Looking forward to seeing you this year at the conference.

[ladjr]

Great carve. I love your forest carves.

[b.sumner47]

Simply beautiful, no need to say anymore. Thanks for sharing. Capt Barry

[lawrence]

Very nice projects- those paddles seem quite popular (I did a similar one a while back too)

Lawrence

[CNC Carver]

GREAT IDEA looking wonderful.

[DickB]

Love that forest technique.

[eelamb]

I am with everyone else, love the forest. You had described it to me, and could not wait till you had it done and showed the results.

[TerryT]

Wow! Very nice Sharon!

[mtylerfl]

Trying to get some work done, but....I keep coming back to look at the three-layer project photos...what a fantastic project! OK...back to work for another 10 minutes....

[spalted]

The layered idea is fantastic. I never thought to try that.
It reminds me of some old Chinese ivory carvings I have seen. Not the motif of course, but the final effect.

[aokweld101]

My saying when I work with the carvewright is ...WHY DID IT DO THAT ?...NOW ..I'm saying.....WOW.....HOW DID SHE DO THAT!!,,,, Beeeee..u..ti..ful....

[badbert]

OH BOY! Sharon you have really outdone yourself! And talk about mixed emotions... stain or paint... First of all I would love to see them in stained highlights. With a Glazed chestnut horse, there is nothing prettier. But with "YOUR" painting skills?! It would be a crime not to! So I guess there are two choices here. Stain and paint. or Carve it twice! One for stain and one for paint! I can not wait to see the finished products!! You always raise the bar for us!

[SharonB]

I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful comments. Yes, I've been contemplating just staining the 3-part project. Then, when I get the background done for the 2-part project I plan painting that one. But I will share with you the final product when I get it all together. For a long time I've been thinking I'd like to do something like this to the pattern of the cowboys sitting on the fence (sorry I can't remember the gentleman that made the pattern that is in the pattern department). Can't you just see it with horses on the back panel and the cowboys on the front panel. Or cows in the background. Ideas, Ideas.

[kcc2012]

This is really great.

[Bigtyme]

Thise are all just super projects, Sharon. Great work. I like the forest scene very much and look forward to seeing the chosen finish....

[dltccf]

That is amazing, just seeing it is an epiphany and suddenly so many new possibilities that I hadn't even considered come to mind.

dave

[SharonB]

Thanks kcc2012, Bigtyme, and dltccf for the encouragement. I'm a little wary to put that first brush of stain on the project but once started it is going to be fun to see how it turns out. Need to clean up the shop tomorrow and then it's going to be full force ahead.

[easybuilt]

I love the sea one Sharon! Love the colors. But the animals are beautiful too. You do awesome work Sharon!

[jaroot]

Looking good as usual!

[bowfingers]

Sharon,
Those carvings are all very nice! I also like the wildlife scene and cant wait to see it finished. (Looks like another on for my to do list!) could you tell me where you got the pattern for the large trees in the foreground?

[Capt Bruce]

What can I say that has not been expressed. Simply brilliant concept and execution. You'd make Norbert very proud and I can't wait to see the finished scenes. Do you see these in a shadow box type setting? Again beautiful

[stanv77]

great work sharon. I have the cowboys setting on the fence that I might have to try this on Again great work

[SharonB]

Tom, jaroot, Capt. Bruce, and Stan I appreciate your comments. Denny the trees are also VC3D patterns. They are his Maple and Hardwood tree patterns....stretched until just the trunks showed (a little of the leaves also). Stan I would love to see the Cowboys On Fence carved in this manner. Hope you can get it carved and posted soon. I didn't get out in the shop today as we spent the day trimming trees....but tomorrow is another day.

[SharonB]

61446 I just couldn't bring myself to leave it plain. Used W-based pine and maple stains, gel stains and Golden's Fluid Acrylic paints. Just need to clear coat and start assembling all the pieces.

[eelamb]

No words are enough to describe your work Sharon. Simply outstanding, and excellent, thanks for inspiring us with your work.

[spalted]

Sharon I have been planning a scheming to try something similar ever since I saw it. The painting really makes it pop, excellent work.

[easybuilt]

OH MY GOSH! Sharon that looks beautiful. Beautiful colors. I have got to give it a try sometime. So nice!

[badbert]

61446 I just couldn't bring myself to leave it plain. Used W-based pine and maple stains, gel stains and Golden's Fluid Acrylic paints. Just need to clear coat and start assembling all the pieces. Ok I am selling my CW (J/K!) I can not compare to your work! Sharon I have logged on every day anticipating this post! It was well worth the wait!!

[mtylerfl]

I just couldn't bring myself to leave it plain. Used W-based pine and maple stains, gel stains and Golden's Fluid Acrylic paints. Just need to clear coat and start assembling all the pieces.

Hi Sharon,

I was just talking to Robert Dages about an hour ago - we were both "bragging" about your wonderful work and looking forward to seeing that finished! My goodness - it is a show-stopper! I hope you will be able to bring it (or ship ahead) to this year's CarveWright Extraordinary Exhibition & Conference!

[RogerB]

Sharon I have been working with wood for over 20 years. Have used wood from all around the world. You work make me feel like i should pack my things and move down your way for lessons. What time is class starting.(I'll bring the teacher an apple) Great carve and even better finnish.Love your post's

[lawrence]

Bea-ut-iful...

Very nicely done

Lawrence

[CW-HAL9000]

The forest scene belongs in an art gallery with a hefty price tag. It's amazing. You really should consider at least entering it in an art show.

[TerryT]

Wow, one of the most impressive projects I have seen here. Nicely done, nicely done indeed!

[chebytrk]

WoW! Maybe a pdf "step be step" process in how it was created? Also, like the length of carving for each board piece. Looks like a NEW level in what the CW can make. Of course Imagination & Ingenuity still being the key to it all.

[SharonB]

Once again I thank all of you for looking and for the nice comments. I have enjoyed putting this project together. Someday I'd like to use something other than pine for my projects. Possibly then I might be more inclined to leave thing natural. Right now I need to make time to get out in the shop and carve the background for my two piece project. It will be slightly different from this one but using most of the same patterns. Thanks again.

[Capt Bruce]

In a word,

WOW Sharon! We'll never make it over that bar now. Simply outstanding.

[CNC Carver]

SharonB that turned out wonderful. Definitely an inspiration to us all. This proves what this machine is capable of.

[dltccf]

that is inspiring.

dave

[JLT]

Sharon,

Really creative, groundbreaking piece and wonderful execution!

R, Jon

[GrammaPam]

Hi Sharon, Wow! You've got everyone buzzing. Hadn't logged on in awhile but Tom said I had to look this up. He is right! So fun watching it happen. Spring is in the air and Sharon's in the woodshop again! Some pretty special things are happening. You are like the rock star and the CW is your guitar! Pam