Natasha Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hello! There is my newest netsuke, Haru-ko, carved from walrus tusk, the size is 4.8 cm. Rose-Urushi: hair, make-up; Burning needle: the ornament of kimono, the basket; Walnut ink: uncomfortable for the burning device places. Three small petals carved from pink coral! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StixnCanes Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hello! There is my newest netsuke, Haru-ko, carved from walrus tusk, the size is 4.8 cm. Rose-Urushi: hair, make-up; Burning needle: the ornament of kimono, the basket; Walnut ink: uncomfortable for the burning device places. Three small petals carved from pink coral! Absolutely beautiful and my mother's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonnie Jones Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Wow amazing work Natasha she turned out excellant. How many hours would you say you have in this one? Lonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hello Ron! Thank You for your compliment! Could your name be Aki-ro? Your sticks are very nice! I made a headle for a stick several years ago! It was very interesting work! Hi Lonnie, thank You! I've spend about 90 hours on the whole work, carving, polishing and coloring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ruslander Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Natasha, you are so amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Natasha, that's superb carving. Can you tell us the story of Haru-ko? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thank You, Mike! Thank You, Jim! The story is so, the collector has asked me to carve a small Japanese girl about 5-7 years old, I've done three drafts. He selected this, a girl sitting in a basket. She had no name then. I asked Ataru Maeda and Bradford Blackely to help me with trafditional Japanese names, they were very kind with me, this netsuke was called Haru-ko! Her name means "a girl born in spring". I've added three tiny petals, one is on her hair, other two are in the basket. Yesterday she became the first netsuke in his collection! I'm so happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hello Natasha, THANK YOU - your work is such a blessing - thank you for so much Beauty! You inspire my constantly. Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vjacheslav Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Remarkable work, Natasha! I congratulate !!! Slava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thank You, Magnus, your words are as a balm for my heart! Slava, spasibo! How are You? When will I see your newest creation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassartist Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I am new to here, that is stunning work ,beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornel Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Your Haru-ko Netsuke is an absolutely impressive creation ! Bravissimo !!! I very like the express of her face and the play between the eyes and hands on the basket work .......also the contrasts of the colours. You are an extraordinary talented carver in creating different styles.......where are the borders for your skill ? Thank You ! Cornel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thank You, Cornel! You are so kind! I'm glad that You are here at last! I congratulate You with successful registration! I hope to see your unbelievable and wonderful creations here! My warmest regards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Smith Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hello! There is my newest netsuke, Haru-ko, carved from walrus tusk, the size is 4.8 cm. Rose-Urushi: hair, make-up; Burning needle: the ornament of kimono, the basket; Walnut ink: uncomfortable for the burning device places. Three small petals carved from pink coral! Amazing! I love the translucency of the tusk it makes the face look pale and luminescent almost angelic totally awesome work! Gratz Natasha!! 90 hours very well spent, how long have you been doing this kind of carving for? Sam. P.S. I hope you don't mind but I always save your work to my hard drive for inspiration and reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Barnhill Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us. If only I were that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thank You both, Sam and Don! I'm usually carving for 5 hours a day, I cannot carve longer, because my back begins to pain. There are also such days when I should stop and to think what to do and how it will look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple_carver Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 im just totally speechless...... this is just AMAZING.... it is very inspiring!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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