I am doing a demonstration of a Greenman for International Association of Woodcarvers as their guest.

Saturday, July 10, at 3 pm. I will be the guest on the IAW hosted by Blake Lundsford. They have recorded this show and all of the guests that have been featured. Here is their Youtube channel to subscribe Click here International Association of Woodcarvers. I will be sharing some of my woodcarving journey and doing a demonstration on a Greenman. The information is below.

The show is on Zoom below is the room code and password is “carving”. You will be admitted at 3pm EST. I am honored to be asked and excited for the opportunity

See you Saturday!

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Hitting the shop while at home

With the corona virus keeping us home more than normal I am out in the shop carving more than ever before. I am trying to push myself and not carve just what I am familiar with. I did sell a carving through Instagram, so I ordered more Bark to keep me stocked to carve. Thank you for the amazing bark from Western Canada Cottonwood Bark. I will be carving more today. I have a few new pics. My daughter is a photographer and took some wonderful shots. I will post them below.

I am also looking forward to classes online with an amazing carver Alec Lacasse. Alec is one of my instructors and a personal friend. Here is a free lesson Alec Posted, then go to his sight to sign up for his class information (Click here) If you can ever carve and learn from Alec, you will be blessed, as I have. He is a great teacher.

Again, carving brings me peace. During these times we need the peace of God. Here are some recent pics. (Thanks again Abby of Storylines Creative)

A Medieval Dragon in Cherry wood. I love carving realistic faces but am stretching out.

Some final Touches

This is a prince of a distant land. His headpeice and the details symbolizes his royalty. I am not done with him yet, and yes I made this all up, but it’s my art :).

Another Great Lesson with Alec Lacasse

This is my 3rd lesson with Alec.  We did a Native American with head dress, not looking straight ahead.  Always great to learn from him. He takes me to another level as he shares his talent.  We set this one up so I could do it by myself when I got home to remember all he taught me.  Super great time with a great young man.

Working on Groot

Love the “Guardians of the Galaxy”. Who doesn’t love Groot?  I have been chipping away at him on and off for a few months, but I put some time in him this weekend.  I keep my eyes on the pic like Alec Lacasse taught me.  Studying the pic as much as carving the wood.  Thanks Alec, Check out my favorite carver at  aleclacasse.com .

 

Working on this guy

I am working on this guy with a stocking cap, out of cottonwood bark from Canada. I am copying a similar carving from the one and only Alec Lacasse . I have to do the beard, which I am not confident in carving, but the only way to learn and get more confident is to do it. I just don’t want to screw it up, after taking so long to do the hat threads.  It’s been a busy few weeks so first time carving in awhile. Loved finishing this guy up tonight.

Amazing woodcarving Lesson with Alec Lacasse

I had an amazing time Monday taking a 5 hour woodcarving lesson with woodcarving prodigy and master, Alec Lacasse . An amazing 22 year old, talented and hard working artist. I went to his studio in Leonard, MI. This was the 2nd time I have been able to carve with him. Man, I feel like I hit another level. We carved a face together and he just opened

my eyes to so many new things in face carving. I love his approach as an artist, more than a woodcarver.  His positive, and self-confident dynamic is impressive. He has a great balance of encouragement and critique.  Check it his website and gallery at the link on his name. You will be amazed at his art. I wanted to take more time on the nose and mouth, and beard and I learned a whole lot more. My dad paid for the lesson for my birthday. It was great to see Alec, and to hang out with him. I consider him a great friend, as well as a teacher.

A Millennial in Cottonwood Bark

Young Man

This was a fun guy to do.  My July 2016 project I guess. Shop has been so hot, I have not carved out there much.  I left the eyes without pupils.  Alec Lacasse does that and I think its a nice touch artistically.   You should check out his stuff for sure.  Here is his link.  I took a lesson off him last year and will be scheduling another one. He is pretty amazing.  Click Alec Lacasse Artist and Sculptor.