Helen C. Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 My name is Helen Carpiaux. I am a novice carver who’s worked in wood for 5 years and presently works with stone. Carving is more of a hobby for me. The few wood carvings I have done were smaller in scale and inspired by Netsuke which have fascinated me ever since I saw an episode of “Antiques Road Show†on PBS. I came across Janel’s site by chance about 3 to 4 years ago and have been hooked ever since. The addition of The Carving Path forum has been an added source of inspiration and encouragement. (this is an exceptionally talented group of people) I did a copy of a Susan Wright piece last year as a learning experience (a mouse in a ball of leaves). I have a long way to go and am sincerely humbled by works I’ve seen on this forum. (btw, I gave the copy to my niece for her birthday) I purchased a piece of Boxwood and am working up the courage to tackle a design of my own. I most likely will just listen in from time to time, but wanted to share my enthusiasm for this forum. I’ve attached a image or two of my stone carvings (I feel better showing these than my wood work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DFogg Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hi Helen, welcome to the forum. Lovely sculpture, could you tell us more about it, size, materials etc. And if you have more pictures please share them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Welcome Helen. Those are beautiful sculptural forms. I'm curious, like Don, about the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Welcome aboard, Helen! I am glad that you introduced yourself, it is nice to meet you. Keep your tools sharp and have some fun! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscano Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Helen, Welcome! I second everyone else's interest in more details about your work This is a great forum for learning and sharing knowledge. I hope you enjoy it and grow through it. -t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Rediske Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Helen, your carving looks very nice, welcome to the forum. Samuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen C. Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. The sculptures I do in stone are either in alabaster, soapstone, chlorite or wonderstone. The picture sent originally is soapstone on a walnut base. It measures 15"l x 12"h x 5"w. Attached are a few others. Foliage is soapstone on birch base, SeaFan is alabaster on walnut & Flame is alabaster on walnut. I promise my next post to be a small wood carving as soon as i decide on a design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergey_osipov Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Beautiful works, Helen! Thank you for sharing and welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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