And the number is 195:
The “boatmarks” are exactly the size you’d suspect for a book mark, but with a complete sailboat on them.
The detail from this eagle head reveals the wooden plug that conceals the screw that is used to attach the head to the body. It is rough carved and then “faired” to the profile and plan of the body. After painting or gilding you can’t tell that the head is an attached piece.
Most of the carving tools are kept racked where I can grab exactly what I want, when needed.
During Covid, I worked at making a statement.
The snow falls off the greenhouse roof into big piles. I have a tiny heater that does a good job of making it snug in winter.
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Your carving tools are like my kitchen tools. I could reach for them blindfolded, so my husband is very aware to put them back exactly where they belong. 🤨
Indeed! exactly where they belong. Especially since they are so sharp!
My paintbrushes live in a Lavazza can, a kind of bouquet. I have more brushes than I will ever use and that troubles me.
We have so many LaVazza cans…! You need more? Husband loves their espresso and we just toss the cans.
No, I don’t need more. But it is good coffee!!!!
Beautiful dear Lou, Thank you, have a nice day, Love, nia