Leon Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 After a long time in doubt and a little shy amongst such great artists i will introduce myself, at last. I am a graphic- and exhibition-designer in Holland, almost 50 years old. All the information and particularly the amazing amount of enthousiasm on TCP lead to my first netsuke. Thanks to all of you who shared your knowledge. I will include a few pictures. It's a drinking snake made out of boxwood with amber inlays. The box is Brazilian Tulipwood with silver details. I want to learn from you all so don't hesitate to be critical! Greetings, Leon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ford hallam Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hello Leon, and welcome! Good to have tempted you to join us, the more the merrier! I'm sure the woodies ( as we call them ) will be glad of your support, they've been feeling a little overwhelmed by all the metal bashers lately Your drinking snake is perfectly lovely, is it drinking sake? excellent little chap. If this is your first netsuke I really look forward to seeing what come next. The box is an great addition too. Namaste, Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred E. Zweig Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Welcome to the forum Leon, I like the composition of your Netsuke. I look forward to seeing future pieces. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ruslander Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Welcome to this fine forum. Nice detail. Keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thank you, Ford, Fred, Mike and Janel for your encouraging words! Fred, i am glad the effort of 'composing' the curves catched your professional eye. With regards, Leon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sanders Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Did you model the snake first in clay, to make sure all the coils lined up? -D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Yes Doug, I model first in clay. I tried once without but i completely lost my way through the curves every time I turned the carving. So its not only necessary (for me) but also much easier to create a nice 'flow'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_art79 Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hello Leon, A very warm welcome to you! Finally another dutch miniature carver!!!!! Now I know 3 people carving netsuke in Holland.... I really love your snake the shape looks really plesant, own design? I was wondering if your snake has a himotoshi??? Can't find it.... I would like to know where you live in Holland and where you get your Boxwood I only know this woodshop in Arnhem.... Hope to hear and see you more on the TCP and if you got any other carvings of your hand, I would like to see... Cheers, B_art 79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi Bart, Thanks for the welcome. Being a designer (although graphic~), yes it's my own design. (It's in the blood) The curves of the snake form a natural himotoshi. Best seen in the third picture. And yes I'm a customer in Arnhem, for me it's almost around the corner! Go there on my bicycle!! They have these nice samples of various woodtypes, perfect for making small boxes. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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