A Friend's Carving

[Old Joe]

A friend of mine is near to completing this 5'6" walnut carving titled "Out Foxed." At the top of the piece there is a horse and rider and just to the right of center above the shelf is a fox hiding, thus the title. The whole thing was from one huge slab of walnut that he cut, glued, layered, and carved. His material cost was around $450. and he has approximately 200 hours into it, including his original design. He will put it up for sale when it is completed. I haven't decided if he is an inspiration to me, or if he makes me wonder "why bother?" 

Edited December 2, 2015 by Old Joe

[Old Joe]

Not sure why the pics came up sideways.

[amazingkevin]

A friend of mine is near to completing this 5'6" walnut carving titled "Out Foxed." At the top of the piece there is a horse and rider and just to the right of center above the shelf is a fox hiding, thus the title. The whole thing was from one huge slab of walnut that he cut, glued, layered, and carved. His material cost was around $450. and he has approximately 200 hours into it, including his original design. He will put it up for sale when it is completed. I haven't decided if he is an inspiration to me, or if he makes me wonder "why bother?" 

What is the balloon cost?

[Old Joe]

carving.jpgcarving2.jpg What is the balloon cost?

Wow, thanks, Kevin! Not sure I understand your question though. Are you asking me what he will ask for the carving?

[Scrappile]

Pretty darn awesome!

[rjR]

YUP a tremendous amount of patience and skill both were lovingly applied!

 

It is a work of art and musuem quality.

[Ron Johnson]

"WOW" !!!, stay on the good side of this friend of yours Joe. I can only imagine how much a person with this talent teach. Just totally awesome work. Priceless.

[Phantom Scroller]

Now that's what I call skill     Roly

[Old Joe]

"WOW" !!!, stay on the good side of this friend of yours Joe. I can only imagine how much a person with this talent teach. Just totally awesome work. Priceless.

And he is rich in wood scraps, as his primary profession is as a cabinet maker. 

[Rob]

Awesome piece and a pretty fabulous looking workshop too.  You are lucky to have a friend like him.

 

Rob

[Scrolling Steve]

Wow!....Excellent work!.....Amazing!

[lawson56]

Now that is just Down Right AWESOME    .It took me a few minutes to find the Fox.

[kywoodmaster]

Wow that is one heck of a talent. A beautiful piece.

[Sorcier]

That is a beautiful carving.

Ward

[Paul hd]

That is beautiful and outstanding. Give our regards to the Maestro.

[Fish]

That is amazing!  I wish I could carve like that. Great work

[jerry1939]

I have sort of lost interest in carving, but dabbled in it for years. I tell people that if I took my best piece to a carving show, they would throw me out the back door. This looks like he could tie one hand behind his back, cover one eye and still turn out great work.

 

He deserves to have people bow to him.

 

jerry

[bobscroll]

I've just seen your post Joe, And WOW! your friend can do some fantastic Carving!!!

Thank you for letting us see, Bob           

[Malcolm161]

Your friend has a rare tallent to produce such a superb work of art. May I suggest that you show photographs to a number of art dealers as this may have a far greater value than your friend may think and he should reap the benefit of his efforts.

 

In addition, he may receive commissions for other work if he wants it.

 

Malcolm

[Lucky2]

Outstanding!!

Len