Yes I use to have long hair, really long hair lol! I always liked this old pic. Goes back to some of the very first days of my woodcarving, as a carrier. The piece I'm working on there is a massive combined set of 4 boards of Elm wood. The carving is currently in my living room, and is 4 feet across. Happy Sunday everyone!

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Alec

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Focus..

I like to experiment from time to time. See what I can do differently with my woodcarving. This piece is really one of a kind. I did a combination of recessed relief and full perforation in the work to add even more attraction and focus on the lines and weave. I should play with this method... read more

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Alec

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Cancer

Dark depths!

Happy Friday everyone! An example of one of my many hot plate trivets that I have made. Outer edge is made with a lath, then hand carved. To make the striking dark depths, I spray several coats of clear finish on, then I brush on a Gel-stain and quickly wipe it off, in that you have removed some... read more

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Alec

1mo

INFJ

Cancer

The Egyptian Church

Morning Boo's There was a very early Christian branch of the Church called the Egyptian or Coptic C. Church. The desert fathers were a very interesting group of people, much into great fasting, prayer, isolation, meditation and more. Their artwork was quite interesting, there are great examples... read more

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Alec

1mo

INFJ

Cancer

Commission

I was commissioned to make several crosses to be made very similar. I did a little different method for applying the stones, these are glued with a special glue to the surface, whereas typically I send them in through the back and open a void in the front to see them. Works... Have a good one,... read more

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Alec

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Cancer

My cross...

Morning, yikes I slept in! Rush rush lol! This is my actual personal cross, I didn't make it with that in mind but in time I grew an extra liking for it. It is made of Purple Heartwood, this stuff is amazingly dense, I wonder sometimes if this would, would even float on water lol!! Be well... read more

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Alec

1mo

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Cancer

In Memory of....

Commissioned out of Teak wood, would you believe? Teak is extremely weather resilient and it is often used on boat/ship decks for that reason. This piece is prob around 4 feet tall, around 1-1/2" thick! Therefor, to construct it, I made it in many pieces that are joined together. Installed on... read more

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Alec

1mo

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Cancer

A few winters ago...

Commission a while back to make a sign for a local hardware store. Ha, I was also working part time at that very store, as it happens... To make a project like this go a bit faster, I used a router to "spearhead" cuts and wood removal at the very deepest points, then just used gouges to knock out... read more

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Alec

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INFJ

Cancer

Chipcarving!

The style of woodcarving that I am most firmilure with is a sort of mallet and gouge carving, or use the gouge without a mallet (by hand). This type of carving is quite different, and I had no formal training at it. Chipcarving is usually done in a softer wood and your tool is simply a very... read more

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Alec

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Beauty in simplicity!

Good Morning folks! Sometimes I like to make a piece that is more simplistic. I think that there is substantial beauty not only in the elaborate but in the simplistic as well. Enjoy, see ya!

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Alec

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Side cubard piece

I was commissioned to make this piece some years ago. The couple had a love for Cherry wood and gave me a small description of what they desired. My uncle has done a great deal of furniture in the family. I had his help and pointers in the making of this piece. Its carved almost all the way... read more

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Alec

1mo

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Cancer

Some time ago...

A commission for a church some time ago. This piece was prob around 38 to 40" tall, made of black walnut but with those nice Cherry wood inlays. Lots of work with a wonderful and rewarding outcome.

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Alec

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Who were your teachers?

Yes, who were they? I feel so blessed in my life, in the people who have been around me, and cared to share things with me. Below is a carving that was made by my Grandfather (it is prob about 5' wide!!). He was my greatest teacher and influence on my life, I use to hang out with that old guy... read more

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Alec

1mo

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Cancer

The Dog Interlace!

Yes she is kinda tall, this piece is around 4 feet and made of that nice Red Elm wood. I love this one!

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Alec

2mo

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Cancer

Woodcarvers out there? ☺

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Yehudith

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Leo

What are the basic tools you need for woodcarving?

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Markimo

4mo

ENFJ

Gemini

I made this lil guy using wood i found on the street

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Markimo

4mo

ENFJ

Gemini

And made this other one with the rest of the wood

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Ashik Krishna

4mo

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Newbie looking for advice

Iam a beginner in wood carving, any and all advices are welcome

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Aaron

6mo

ENTP

Aries

Hand carved jellyfish

Did this for an internal customer

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Stukas

8mo

INFJ

Kügelkischt 🇬🇧

Ball in box. Knife only. 🔪Basswood My 3' woodcut. Box and ball are not perfect. I didnt cut more the ball for perfection, to keep her big enough , avoid escape (edited)