I’ve had a go at woodcarving, too. Would you like to see a few? You would? That’s marvellous.
As if I ever needed an excuse to blow my own trumpet!
The first one is my version of a Sri Lankan carving. This piece consists of two panels; the first one depicting a garuda (a mythical bird who carried the god Vishnu) and the second depicting a lion. It is 10 in x 20 in, and carved in sycamore wood.
The second one is also a copy of a Sri Lankan carving, this time an elephant attacked by an eagle. My version is in Ash, and measures roughly 6 in x 3 in.
The third piece is a totally different subject; my interpretation of a painting by the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe of oak leaves. I have carved it in -appropriately enough – oak wood, and it measures 7 in by 3 in.
Finally, this is my interpretation of a medieval piece from a church in England – I forget which one – depicting the crucifixion of Christ, with Christ flanked by Saint John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary. Again, it is carved in oak wood and measures approximately 8 ins x 13 ins.
Every now and again I think that I would like to work on another carving (possibly one of those two or three unfinished ones I still have hanging around the house!), but we are rather short on space. If I ever manage to get hold of a studio again, I promise myself that I will.
Wow, Mick! They’re lovely. I absolutely adore the oak leaves. I’m jealous, I’d love to try this.
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Thank you! Of course, you have Olive wood in Greece – I had a go at carving that, once. Absolutely beautiful colours!
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Wow these are bloody amazing, Mick! I am seriously impressed!
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Gosh, thanks, Lucy.
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Honestly, they’re great 😀
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Wow ! They are good ! I like all, but I like the first carving and the oak leaves best.
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Thank you! Strangely, I’m probably most pleased with the oak leaves. The other pieces were just copied, whilst that one was a three dimensional interpretation of a painting, which took rather more thought.
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This is such amazing stuff Mick…good you shared this creative side of yours..stunning….and well, copying an art piece is no easy job…it takes a great artist to respect and use another artist’s work!
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Thank you! I certainly can’t claim the ‘great artist’ label, though! They took a very long time and are pretty poor copies of the originals! Honest!
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Well personally I felt so 🙂 Time in my opinion has nothing to do with a great piece of art and I haven’t seen the originals, but happy enough to admire these 🙂
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Well, I’m certainly delighted that you like them. Thank you!
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Your carvings are beautiful. I think I like the last one, depicting the crucifixion of Christ best. You are obviously a man of many talents, Mick 🙂
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Thanks, Ellie. Very pleased that you like them.
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Wow, Mick. You are such a talented artist! I think you should most definitely keep at it. Beauty always finds a home. 😊
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Thanks, Monica. Space is the problem here, though. I don’t have a studio, and we have only a small house. Not a good idea to have chips of wood and sawdust flying around the living room!
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How about a front porch, like the old-timers use?😊
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Don’t think that would work…
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Wood carving? Cool!
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Thanks, Rajiv. I think the masters of that were Indian, though!
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That is true! I am a master of stick insects!
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???
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I can just about doodle
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Looking at your photographs and reading your verse and stories, I suspect you have many more talents, Rajiv!
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I hope!
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Do let us see Your doodles, my Dear Rajiv! 🙂
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Ah… It has been a long time since I doodled
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Your Old ones, then! 🙂
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No, no… Let me make some fresh doodles. They are brewing inside me
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Great. Would be Happy to see them. Regards. 🙂
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Oak leaves and Jesus is what I found really interesting! Looks like the talents are finally being unboxed! Great going Mick!
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And you’re a sculptor too? Impressive. I’m doing well if I can carve a chicken without mangling it.
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I doubt I could do that!
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This is really fine work, Mick, far higher in artistry than one would expect from a passing interest such as yours.
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Amazing what you can do with Photoshop, Hariod!
But thank you!
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you could hardly describe this as ” having a go!” Its absolutely stunning
Wonderful things. I am sure you must feel very accomplished…I know I would
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Thank you. Oh, I was quite serious about it for a year or so. But like so much in life, life itself got in the way and now I have no space. And not enough time to do everything I’d like to. At least I’m seldom bored.
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how about renting a small workshop or garage. Don’t the Adult Ed run a course so you can keep it going. Seems a shame to let it go..
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Unfortunately, even the cost of any sort of small studio is out of the question at the moment. I did get interested initially through adult ed where I used to live, but I don’t think they do those courses around here.
One day I shall have another go, as long as the writing and painting don’t get in the way!
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They are all so different–and so beautiful!
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Thank you, Barb. Really appreciate the comment.
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Remarkable. You’re a man of many talents. I love woodcarvings, but I wouldn’t have a show of doing one myself. I’m so envious.
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Have a go, Denise! Surprise yourself!
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A writer, an excellent painter, a surprisingly accomplished wood carver — and now I learn you can play the trumpet!
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No, no, we’ve been here before, Bun…I’m as musical as a distressed cat!
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A musically talented distressed cat?
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Nope.
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Gosh ! You are so gifted Mick . These are beautiful !!!
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Thank you! That’s very kind!
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Wonderful work Mick. you are a man of many talents!
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Thanks, Dom. Jack of all trades…
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Those are really very good, Mick! You should definitely continue with your wood carving!
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Thanks, Ann. I really hope to have the opportunity to do so at some point.
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These are spectacular, Mick. Thank you for sharing and for reminding some of us who may think we’re just “one-trick ponies” that we may have different realms and degrees of talent. What matters is that we love what we do … as you certainly seem to.
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Thanks, Donna. I don’t think anyone is a ‘one trick pony’ – just that many of us just haven’t worked out what our potential is. I am just incurably inquisitive…
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Very nice
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Thank you!
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You are multi-talented, Mick. I have a soft spot for the Sri-Lankan piece. Beautiful!
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Thanks, Diana.
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I propose you, candidate for that price:
https://paintdigi.wordpress.com/2016/08/03/the-black-cat-blue-sea-title/
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I have a no awards blog, but thank you ever so much for the compliment, though!
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welcome friend
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Absolutely stunning! Every piece looks perfect to me. You are extraordinarily gifted, Mick!!
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Very kind of you! Not perfect, I assure you!
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To me, they are, for I will never be able to make anything near this… 🙂
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Never say never! I would have said that once.
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This is Really good, my Dear Mick! You are quite an Artist. Hearty Kudos. 🙂
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Thanks, Swami.
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Thank YOU! 🙂
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These are beautiful–I particularly liked the homage to Georgia O’Keefe. I’ve never worked in wood, but I have sculpted in clay, mostly figures. I like the contrast to writing. Writing is so word-intensive, whereas sculpting or throwing pots is so tactile and wordless. Sometimes the word-generating part of my brain needs a rest. 🙂
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Yes, I understand that. I do have a tendency to become bored with anything if I don’t have the occasional break from it, so switching disciplines now and again seems a good idea.
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