{"id":1694,"date":"2010-12-24T22:43:19","date_gmt":"2010-12-25T02:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bob-easton.com\/blog\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2021-09-19T18:52:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-19T22:52:20","slug":"carvings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bob-easton.com\/blog\/carvings\/","title":{"rendered":"Carvings"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I showed that stack of basswood back in September<\/a>, I had a very good idea of what it would become: wood carvings. There was a problem however with revealing very much or showing you progress along the way. Most of the carvings were intended as gifts for this Christmas season. So, I wrote about other aspects of wood carving, just enough to keep the blog barely alive, and maybe not all that interesting.<\/p>\n

In the mean time, I was having a fine time at the carving bench. It is my great fortune to have arrived at a stage of life where I can pursue making things that interest me. I almost said … “in making beautiful things,” but that presumes too much. So, I’ll just make things. And a lot of them will be whimsical.\u00a0Caricatures are drawing my attention these days, so these Santa characters\u00a0are the result. My start was the work of a particular carver, but I veered off in my own direction after only a few in his style. Every character that now emerges from a block of wood is different, and all are fun to create.<\/p>\n

All of the carvings have been delivered to their intended recipients, so now I can show some of them here. Some went to family members, some to friends, one to a NY Yankees fan, and some to an Etsy shop<\/a>. No more commentary. Just the pictures. (As always, click on a picture to see a larger view.)<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas everyone!<\/p>\n

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