Authentic Nautical Accessories, and Custom Furnishings
Well, only some of your explorations turn into full-fledged completed projects. About thirty years ago, a customer approached me about a billet head for their boat. Eventually, they settled on a rather uninspiring traditional carved spiral design. But I spent a little time on some quickie samples of other designs. This one was never shown …
Creativity is a strange beast. It's river-like in that it's dynamic and can change channels, bringing life to one and allowing others to dry up. You are a fortunate person to have more than one viable channel.This observation came to me when I unearthed sketches and paintings from the very late 1960s. No, they aren't …
Continue reading "Flashback Friday – from October 11, 2o21 – Like a River"
The picture above is of my most recent work - "Reefing Before the Blow." Yesterday was my first opportunity to display it for the public. There was a lot of interest in it, so I don't think it will be hanging on my wall for too long. But something interesting was going on with the …
After everything has been tempered in boiling water, it is allowed to dry thoroughly and then given a fine sanding. At this point, I touch up the bowls and any obstinate patches. At last, the spoons, forks, and spatulas are given a final wet sanding using mineral oil. I use a "wet and dry" 400 …
This cherry bowl is about ten and a half inches in diameter. It was a slow project that sat around the shop for over a month after being hollowed. I didn't know what I wanted to do with the ends, so I eventually did each differently. Nobody awaited this piece, so there was no pressure …
Artists and crafters can become lost among the ads and catalogs of new tools. But it's worthwhile to consider and remember what our most basic tolls can achieve before we rush out and buy the newest thing. For the carver, that toll is the lowly knife. curved chip design whirling circle chip design a house …
I play around with carving elements on the computer before I begin carving. But in this case, I wanted to play with the elements in the shop. I had run across some mid-19th-century sailors' dioramas online and wanted to experiment further with how they brought elements together. The best way to do that was more …
what's the story behind the diorama? That's the thing about this type of presentation: there is a story.
Many years ago, I was busy trying to master the art of letter carving. Daily, I carved some lettering and experimented with various styles and variations. I did not want to do idle exercises. So I carved signs for kids' rooms, mottos, and sayings. I was interested in what I put the lettering on, not just the …
I was cleaning up in the basement the other day and found some buried things that I had forgotten. One was this practice, Bellamy Eagle. I taught marine carving for about six years. Another teacher had created the course, and I took over when he became ill. I tweaked the curriculum to suit my approaches …
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