1st Santa for 2019

[Steve Reed]

Thanks everyone for the nice words. I'll let.everyone know how it goes.

[Steve Reed]

joepaulbutler, they really are fun to carve, you should give one a try!...

[Steve Reed]

Here he is, my first Santa of 2019. Getting ready for a new knee Friday, so spending as much time in the shop as I can. He's about 3" tall, carved on the corner. Eyes are acrylic painted, then BLO with yellow ocher and raw sienna. Thanks for looking and as always comments are welcome!

[Steve Reed]

Did this L'il Guy last night. Polish style troll/gnome/whatever. Basswood, BLO, oil paints. Having too much fun with these little dudes!

[Steve Reed]

Thanks for all the kind words folks, and I got a poem by Rodster!! If you're not familiar with Miroslaw's work, he's on facebook, or you can google him. Seems like a really nice guy, and we've chatted a couple of times. He carves his guys in lime wood, and uses "aqueous rustic stains" for...

[Steve Reed]

Hot off the bench today, first carving of 2019. This little guy was inspired by the carvings of polish carver Miroslaw Czeladka. Love his little trolls/elves/whatever they are, so thought I give one a try. This little dude is about 3" tall, carved from a scrap of basswood and painted with oils....

[Steve Reed]

Welcome back Tom!!

[Steve Reed]

Nice ornies Tinwood! My favorite is the flower! great job!

[Steve Reed]

Here is our 2018 Ornament tree! Thanks everyone for participating!
Merry Christmas!
Steve and Mrs Claus

[Steve Reed]

Ok Folks here we go! The first pic is our 2018 Ornament Tree, 2nd is the ones I sent out, and 3rd, the culprits! Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for a wonderful exchange this year!
Steve and Mrs Claus!

[Steve Reed]

Correct, you are Nikki!...

[Steve Reed]

All my ornaments are here, except for Eric Mueller....

[Steve Reed]

Welcome back Tim!...

[Steve Reed]

Bill, I started carving before they had the gloves, so no, I didn't have one on...….The tool was a Japan woodworker #3, about 2mm, so it was more of a puncture, not too deep.
Another wise old woodcarver once told me "there are no mistakes in woodcarving, only DETAILS" LOL!...

[Steve Reed]

Steven Fowler, got your ornament today. Thank You!