One of things we like to do here on the homestead is woodcarving.
@anise started taking lessons 10 years ago and as I watched her skills develop she encouraged me to pick up a knife and give it a try, and so I did!
Because it's Christmas Eve I thought I would post a couple of carvings I've done that represent this special time of year.
This is a Santa carrying a Christmas tree to someone somewhere.
This is an Old World Wandering Santa.
Here they are together.
If you've always wanted to do something but aren't sure if you can, just give it a try as you might be pleasantly surprised. I would never have thought this wood (haha) be something in my wheelhouse!
MERRY CHRISTMAS from our homestead to yours!
These are great! I love the expression on wandering Santa's face. Carved wooden pieces are such a delight! I have a box with leaves that my grandfather made and,on top of the beauty of the artwork, there is a feeling of nostalgia that just comes from seeing the wood that my grandfather held and carved just for me.
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It sounds like you have a treasure!
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Those are cool. My grandfather used to carve. Maybe I need to take it up, but I fear for my fingers
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We wear Kevlar gloves when carving, that way if you slip...no damage. As you know I can appreciate the finger fear.
Get a glove and give it a try!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Steve🎄
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That sounds like a good idea. Have a great day. Just noticed I mistyped :)
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Wow it's really cool. A lot of hrd work and patience i see in this art. Merry Christmas.
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Thank you Brother.
Merry Christmas!
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Those are INCREDIBLE!! What a talent and a skill you and @anise have now!
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Awwww, thanks😊
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These are indeed works of art - they are lovely! Happy Christmas / Merry Yule from our hearth to yours! xo
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Thank you!
Merry Christmas, we'll try to stop by Greyhouse and spread some Christmas cheer!
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Those are really nicely done!
I used to carve when I was younger, but it was mostly spoons. I did a few animals back then, but nothing like the type of carvings that you're doing.
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Thanks for taking a look!
Do you have any of your carvings to display on steemit, eh?
Merry Christmas 🎄
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I do have a few of my carvings around the house. most of them are unfinished.
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Maybe putting them on display here would be the impetus needing to get them finished??
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You could be right... :-)
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Those are really cool! Their wimsical expressions gave me a chuckle. Merry Christmas Brother!
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Thank you Brother "G"
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Those are really amazing!
I used to work with self taught artists that were making things like that. And they were selling pretty good :)
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Thank you!
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Congratulations for the wonderful hands and the great creativity. It is a valuable art. Greetings.
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Greetings, and thank you.
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Wow! An amazing works! I really enjoyed!
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed.
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Bonjour, quelle magnifique oeuvre d'art que vous présentez !
Vous avez un vrai talent !
C'est vous qui l'avez fait ou vous nous faites découvrir de nouvelles arts.
Dans les deux cas vous nous faites découvrir de nouvelles horizon ;)
C'est dommage que vous n'êtes pas assez populaire car vous le méritez beaucoup.
Sa à dû vous prendre beaucoup temps à la réalisé ?
Ravie de vous connaître, j'espère qu'on pourra se revoir :)
Bonne journée et joyeux Noël mon ami ;)
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Thank you very much, Merry Christmas!
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They are very nice, happy holidays and happy Christmas my friend.
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Merry Christmas to you Brother!
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Very talented. Love santa's gloves 🐝
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Many thanks my good man
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wow! what a wonderful talent. how i wish i could carve like that also. it was very ideal to give to my friends as a christmass gift.
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You can do whatever you really want to do. Give it a try!
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Sencillamente, bonitos. No sabemos nuestras habilidades hasta que decidimos a probar
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Eso es verdad ... ¡deberías intentarlo!
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Un tallado muy bueno y conmemorativo de la fecha.
Excelente trabajo y buena habilidad.
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Gracias
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I would love to be able to carve like this! These are beautiful... I have a few little carved pieces I picked up in Indonesia where they do lots of them - have had them for years...
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Thank you very much.
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Very nice. Nice colouring
Wild'n'Free Diary wishes you all Merry Christmas and peaceful holidays.
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Happy holidays!
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