As we come to the end of the 2017 year, I look back and can truly say it has been a good year. Enjoying the new house, getting a new position at the high school, teaching carving classes, taking a few trips with my wife (Spokane, Washington; Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; Kennewick, Washington) and having some great family times; all of these have combined to give us a good year. We look forward to 2018 and another great year. Now if only we could win the lottery and retire in style. We are both ready to retire, but just can't yet. Soon, we hope.
Anyway, here are a few carvings I have finished lately. Some were for classes at Woodcraft, some were for customers, and others were for giveaways. I hope you enjoy these pictures.
These penguins were for a class, and for sale. They were a lot of fun. The one on the right is one I am doing for a carving video series on YouTube. Just look for my channel (Eric Owens Carving).
This penguin was for my daughter. She really enjoys penguins, so I ordered a penguin roughout from Moore's Roughouts (www.roughouts.com). It was really nice wood to carve and enjoyable to finish.
This viking was from an old roughout I was given. I was told it is a Dave Stetson roughout, but I can find no example of that on Dave's site or on any Google or Pinterest search. If anyone has any more information on a roughout like this, feel free to let me know. I like to give credit where it is due, so I would love to have the chance to promote their product.
Thanks for looking.
Here is the link for Lesson 3 on Carving a Caricature Penguin:
https://youtu.be/C_nMjnvMlRM
I hope you enjoy it.
Here is the pattern for my penguin caricature carving. I carved it from a block of wood that was 2 inches wide x 2 inches deep x 5 inches tall. Feel free to size it to any size you want. If you carve it send me a picture. Also be kind enough to give me credit for my creation and for sharing it.
Thanks! Enjoy!
Who knew this video making thing was going to be enjoyable? Hopefully some of you enjoy it as well. Anyway, hope you come along for the ride. Here is installment number 2 for carving a penguin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo_Bf8Kigco
After getting a new GoPro from my wife for Christmas, I now have no excuse for not getting some videos done. So, I completed my first introductory carving video and uploaded it today. I hope you enjoy it.
https://youtu.be/sl7efiEIMqA
Anyway, I want to do some more, as I continue on this carving journey. I hope to continue to teach to new audiences along the way. At least until someone tells me they can't stand to see my mug, or listen to my voice, or they just don't find it interesting. Let's hope it hits a spot and others come along for the ride.
Have a great carving year!
