Don Barnhill Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I am almost finished with this carving. It is for my daughter Suzanne and her husband Chris. It will be the top of their bar. There will be a border around it and it will be covered with glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodworm Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Beautiful work Don. Any chances of a couple close ups? Are those birds rising in flight in the top left corner? The deadfall rough in the woods is very real like. It gives the wild of the woods compliment. I would love to see this in real , I do beleive if one was to gaze at the deer that you have placed near center that the whole releif carving would jump to life in the peripheral vision. Again, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Barnhill Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yes, there are two Mallard ducks rising from the cypress swamp. As for the close ups, well, I'll try. I have a new computer and haven't quite figured out the photo program yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodworm Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Again very nice. Now then, I was comparing your two photos, I just realized you have a bear at the right side of the large deadfall.. Who is going to be more shocked, the deer or the bear, or the bear thats snoozing at the base of the tree. (Nice camoflage job Don) you almost had me. Have a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Your relief is very beautiful! My congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ruslander Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I.ve always loved relief carving. I've only attempted to do a relief carving on a lid that was custom made for a Longaberger basket. That is really fine work, Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Barnhill Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Much thanks for the kind words. Coming from people who do such beautiful work it is encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothy Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi Don Very nice panel. Lucky recipients Toothy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil White Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well done, Don! It would be nice to see a photo of your work straight on, once you are finished. What is the wood, and the size? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Barnhill Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Phil, The wood is a piece of pine shelving that I had lying around. It was selected originally to make bases for my knives, so I was looking for something I could carve. Hand selected at the warehouse. It is 11 1/2 inches by 4 feet. Takes a little getting used to when you try to do detail, need a SHARP knife or chisel. I'm comfortable working with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinDrews Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Ok...this may seem like a VERY broad question... How on earth does one carve a relief? I have never seen it done before. Is there some clever trick? Or tool? I MUST know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodworm Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Ok...this may seem like a VERY broad question... How on earth does one carve a relief? I have never seen it done before. Is there some clever trick? Or tool? I MUST know I will try and get some time this weekend to put together how I achieve what I do. Fortunately I have started taking photos as I progress though a carving. However, I hope others do the same because I could always learn new methods myself. I think posting it in tecniques may be the best place-- if not perhaps someone could advise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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